Invasion of NLC Secretariat Condemnable —Peter Obi

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent invasion of the National Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) by security officials.

Describing the incident as “condemnable,” Obi voiced his concerns through his Media Aide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko.

Obi criticized the actions of the security personnel, stating that raiding the office of a major labour union, especially at an unholy hour, was not the proper approach.

He emphasized that the NLC, which advocates for the rights of the majority of Nigerian workers, has officials who are accessible and willing to cooperate with law enforcement.

“The NLC as an organization fights for the rights of a majority of Nigerian workers, and their officials are accessible,” Dr. Tanko relayed on behalf of Obi.

“If any of our security agencies desire to see them, the proper thing to do is to invite them. I know they are law-abiding and will honour such invitations. Invading their offices, especially after office hours, is an attempt to intimidate them. This has no place in a democracy.”

The invasion of the NLC Secretariat has sparked widespread criticism from various quarters, with many calling for an investigation into the actions of the security officials involved.

The incident adds to the growing concerns over the respect for civil rights and the rule of law in the country.