The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stood its ground on its decision to proceed with the planned protests scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
NLC President, In a statement released on Sunday accused the Federal Government of orchestrating attempts to thwart the protests through the Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF), labeling it as an “amorphous group” being used to incite violence against NLC members during the rallies.
He further warned of a complete shutdown of Nigeria’s services if any attacks were perpetrated against their members during the demonstrations.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier cautioned about potential hijacking of the protests by “some elements,” while the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, cautioned that proceeding with the rallies could be construed as contempt of court.
However, despite these warnings, the NLC remains undeterred. Ajaero reiterated their commitment to expressing grievances peacefully, stating, “We, however, remain resolute, determined and prepared to express our pain and grief in a peaceful manner as Nigerians come 27th and 28th of February 2024.”
