Lawyers to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have written to the Inspector General of Police seeking extension of the date of the interview scheduled with the President of the Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero from August 20 to 29thday of the same month.

Written by FALANA and FALANA CHAMBERS, the letter explained that Ajaero has an engagement fixed on the date of the scheduled interview and will not be able to attend, therefore request that the interview be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2024.

The request letter also asked that the Police in accordance with section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 provide Comrade with the details and nature of the allegations.

Signed by Samuel Ogala, ESQ, for-Principal Partner, the letter in full read: “We are Solicitors to the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President,Comrade Joe Ajaero, on whose behalf we write this letter in respect of the above subject matter.

“We have the instructions of Comrade Joe Ajaero to inform you that he is unable to honour your invitation on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in view of the fact that your invitation letter was received by him yesterday. He has an engagement that had been fixed before the receipt of the invitation letter.

“Therefore, Comrade Ajaero is prepared for your interview on Wednesday, August 29, 2024. Furthermore, in accordance with the provisions of section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as altered, Comrade Ajaero requests for the details and nature of the allegations of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion and Cybercrime levelled against him.

“While awaiting your positive response to this letter, please accept the assurances of our highest esteem.” (Nigerian Tribune)