NLC Denies Violating Court Order, Insist on Strike Action
The NLC was reacting to the statement by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, who said that the strike action was illegal and in contempt of a court injunction granted on June 5, 2023.
According to the Tribune, NLC President Joe Ajaero, in a statement on Friday, challenged the AGF to show proof of the court order he was referring to, saying that the one issued on June 5 had lapsed due to non-diligent prosecution by the government………………………….CONTINUE READING
He also accused the AGF of being partisan and biassed, saying that he had lost his umpire status by siding with the government.
The NLC said that it was ready to embark on the strike action to protest against the removal of fuel subsidies and the increase in electricity tariffs, which it said were anti-people and unjustifiable.
The NLC said that it had the constitutional right to express its grievances and demand a better deal for Nigerian workers and citizens………………………….CONTINUE READING
The NLC urged Nigerians to join the strike action and resist any attempt by the government to intimidate or harass them. The NLC said that it was fighting for the common good of all Nigerians and would not be deterred by any court order or threat.
