NLC decries rising insecurity, threatens nationwide protests..

By Afolabi Oyekunle

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has decried rising insecurity in the country and warned that it will no longer remain passive while criminal groups continue to terrorise citizens nationwide.

At its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Lagos on Thursday, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero said the Congress will no longer remain silent and announced plans for a national day of mourning and nationwide protests to address what it described as an escalating national security breakdown.

NLC President Joe Ajaero

He therefore demanded a full-scale investigation to expose any internal compromise within the security system.

"The NLC cannot stand by and allow criminals to take over our country. Never again. We want to know who ordered the withdrawal of security operatives from that school. We will not allow kidnappers and bandits to overrun our nation."

Ajaero also confirmed the withdrawal of Labour’s representatives from the Labour Party, saying they were “pursuing personal interests” rather than workers’ welfare.

In his good will message, Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, also spoke about the rising insecurity saying the country is in “serious trouble,” citing rising kidnappings and violent attacks.

While recognising the deteriorating situation, he cautioned against calls for foreign military intervention, stating such moves could threaten the nation’s sovereignty.

Human Rights Activist/ Lawyer Femi Falana

Falana criticised recent comments attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as “unacceptable,” and urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently restore public confidence.

Falana also called on civil society organisations, labour unions, and citizens to remain vigilant and ready to resist any further decline in national security.

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