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PRESS RELEASE 9TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2024 COMRADE JOE AJAERO: PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) HAS BEEN DETAINED BY THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT This morning, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, was seized and whisked away by agents of the Nigerian State while on his way to the United Kingdom on the invitation of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Britain. Comrade Ajaero was set to attend and address the global gathering of workers on behalf of Nigerian workers at the Congress of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the UK, a platform where critical discussions on workers' rights, social justice, and economic fairness are discussed. We are yet to ascertain his whereabouts or his state of health as all efforts we have made to get in touch with him have proved abortive. We wish to categorically state that Comrade Ajaero has been detained without any legal warrant or formal instrument. Joe Ajaero is not a fugitive. His detention is therefore a brazen act of lawlessness and intimidation as he has not been declared wanted by any law enforcement body. His detention is a brazen act of intimidation and completely unjustified under the laws of our nation. The mere contemplation of not just stopping a lawful citizen from travelling but also sequestering his freedom is an affront to our democratic and natural rights as a people and as workers. This is an unmistakable demonstration of the height of lawlessness being perpetuated by the Nigerian government and its agencies in their bid to silence every voice of dissent and opposition in the country as the economic policies of the government continues to afflict the people with monumental suffering and hardship. Such actions are not only undemocratic but immoral as well as a direct affront to the fundamental rights of citizens and organizations to lawfully express their views and carry out their activities. In light of this troubling development, the Congress puts all its affiliates, State Councils, Civil society allies and all patriotic Nigerians on the highest state of alert. The Congress will not stand idly by while the rights of its leaders and members are trampled upon. Accordingly, we demand for the immediate and unconditional release of comrade Joe Ajaero. Furthermore, we call on the international community, human rights organizations, and all advocates of democracy to take note of this rising wave of authoritarianism in Nigeria. The world must bear witness to these assaults on human dignity, civil liberties, and the rule of law. The NLC remains resolute in its commitment to protecting workers' rights and will not be cowed by the oppressive tactics of the state. Once again, we demand the immediate and unconditional release of Comrade Joe Ajaero and the cessation of all forms of harassment against labour leaders and the Nigerian working class including innocent citizens who hold dissenting opinions. We equally demand that the state frees all Nigerians languishing in various prisons around the country for exercising their democratic rights to protest in the #EndBadGovernance rallies around the country. Finally, the Organs of the Congress are in a closed door meeting whose outcome will be made available to the public. Benson Upah Head of Information and Public Affairs

#BREAKINGNEWS DSS ARREST AJAERO THE NLC PRESIDENT youtu.be/5dWWj5D7mqo

AN URGENT NEED TO END BIGOTRY AND HATE IN NIGERIA! The comments, threats and the hate outburst of Amaka Sonnberger, and her supporters are completely shameful, despicable and disgraceful. Her behavior and hateful comments which are similar to others chanting anti-Igbos and promoting violence against Igbos or any other tribe are disgraceful and should be condemned by all right thinking people. The hateful comments and threats against any ethnic group has not reduced the prices of food in the market. It has not reduced the high cost of living. It has not guaranteed the safety of any tribe. All tribes are in the same WhatsApp group of hopelessness, poverty, insecurity and unemployment and uncertainty in almost all areas. No tribe in Nigeria can claim to be enjoying any special benefits from the current Government. What this means is that, all the tribes in Nigeria have a common enemy-bad and incompetent government. Instead of promoting unnecessary hate and violence against any ethnic group, Nigerians should come together and fight the common interest and ensure a country well governed, where equality, justice and dignity reign. There is urgent need to end bigotry and hateful rhetoric. The cost of living is high and no tribe has had it better than others.

FAKE ZAMFARA MEMO, A MATAWALLE’S POOR ATTEMPT TO LINK ME AND OTHERS WITH TERRORISM, BANDITRY My attention has been drawn to a memo flying around purportedly signed by one Abubakar Nakwada, Secretary to the Zamfara state Government titled “Re North Western UN-Organized Security Summit In Katsina” where I was listed amongst 11 others to receive N1,378,000.00 (N1.3billion) as “Media Promoter” and “Bandits Kingpin.” The memo has been discredited and disowned by the Zamfara State Government who described it as fake. That poorly packaged piece of rubbish is the handiwork of the illiterate Minister of State, Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, who is struggling to link me and his other perceived enemies with terrorism and banditry. Matawalle thinks he is dealing with one road side Journalist. I see his footprints on a daily basis. I have him on my monitor! The genesis of the whole stupidity from the unschooled Matawalle who parades fake academic credentials, is that after his arrest of Bashir Hadejia whom he has struggled to link with terrorism, banditry and a sponsor of the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protests, the former Zamfara Governor turned Minister of state, has been shopping for elements to criminalize myself and others he sees as enemy. My lawyers in Nigeria and in the United States have been briefed. A petition will also be sent to the U.S State Department and the Department of Justice on the activities of Matawalle and his attempts to link me with terrorism and banditry using cooked up charges.

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He warned Nigerians many called him names sadly, the people are learning the hard way.

I recently spoke to @publico_es about the crackdown on civil liberties in Nigeria under Señor Heroin's presidency. publico.es/internacional/…

Let me repeat! If you make peaceful protest impossible, you give room for violent riots

An easy going man, newly wedded, who has never broken the law, a distinguished person in the person of @Mallam_jabeer honored an invitation and he is been detained like a common criminal??? @ChidiOdinkalu @jibrinSAN what type of country are we in please? #freemallamjabeer

I pray PO does not run in 2027. Make Una go Find that Hardcore Gangster that will snatch Power by Force like APC did. 🙄Nigerians once had a Gentleman President in Goodluck Jonathan but didn’t appreciate Him. Una go wander the wilderness for 40 yrs for this Foolishness. 😮‍💨✌🏾

BREAKING: Mr. @Mallam_jabeer has been released from the DSS custody.

Finally, Mallam @Mallam_jabeer has been released by DSS! 💪💪

Finally out of the unconditional @OfficialDSSNG detention... I, @Mallam_jabeer ,@OmarYgee and two others are finally free, all of us are on our way back to our homes Thank you for the concern and show of love Cc @ziter001 ,@sowore @MissPearls @BelloGaladanchi @EmirSirdam

You are doing a protest to say No To Protest. Why didn't they stay at home and pray? Just as selfish and irresponsible Governors have been telling citizens to pray and not protest

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Just got a call that DSS/SSS or whatever they call themselves have detained @Mallam_jabeer after inviting him to their office The AUDACITY!! How do you invite someone and then detain him? What’s his crime??? Released him NOW!! #FreeMallamJabeerNOW!!

Mallam Jabir honored the DSS invitation & he was detained. His Right has been infringed The Right to Protest is guaranteed by the Constitution. The SSS has become very reckless & lawless under Tinubu who enjoyed the freedom to protest however he liked Release @Mallam_jabeer NOW

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I just got a call from @Mallam_jabeer that he has been detained by the DSS. This young man is Peaceful & has been law abiding over his protest arrangements. Arresting him before August 1 makes no Sense. Efforts are being made to get him released. Nigeria we Hail Thee. 😡😤🇳🇬

Mallam jabir @Mallam_jabeer

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#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: After a long conversation with the @PoliceNG, we couldn’t reach any agreement but I will brief the public about the conversation later in the day. I am now on my way to meet the @OfficialDSSNG. Let’s stay in touch. 🔔

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#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: After a long conversation with the @PoliceNG, we couldn’t reach any agreement but I will brief the public about the conversation later in the day. I am now on my way to meet the @OfficialDSSNG. Let’s stay in touch. 🔔

We are getting information that the rouge SSS aka DSS have detained @Mallam_jabeer They are just trying to provoke Nigerians to act faster. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ To protest is not a crime, #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest is Sacrosanct! #FreeMallamJabirNow #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria