The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) remains steadfast in its decision to proceed with the planned protests on Tuesday and Wednesday, highlighting the growing concerns over “mounting hunger and insecurity” in Nigeria.
NLC President Joe Ajaero disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, alleging that the Federal Government is trying to use the Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF) to target its members during the rallies
He pledged to enforce a complete shutdown of Nigeria through the withdrawal of services by workers if any of its members were attacked during the protest.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned about the potential hijacking of the planned protest by “some elements.”
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, cautioned that embarking on the rallies would be contempt of court.
However, the NLC statement reads: “We would want to inform Nigerians that the State has perfected plans to attack our peaceful rallies across the country
“One of the groups being primed to attack our peaceful rallies goes by a nebulous name, Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF).
“NCSF is one of the emergency groups put together, funded, promoted and remote-controlled by the government to cause violence against our members for electing to peacefully protest against hunger in the land.
“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.”
Kanyi Daily recalls that the Department of State Services (DSS) had urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its planned nationwide protest scheduled next week.
