By Blessing Otobong-Gabriel
Middle Belt Solidarity League, MBS, yesterday, condemned the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, for calling for the release of its President, Joe Ajaero, and demanding reduced fuel price, describing it as ‘hypocritical’.
In a statement, MBS Chairman, Fidelis Riyom and Secretary, Martha Bako called on Nigerians of good conscience to oppose such actions, regardless of the individuals involved.
MBS criticised the NLC for remaining silent when fuel prices were increased to accommodate their salary hike.
According to them, “NLC’s sudden concern for fuel price is a smokescreen for their true intention to protect Ajaero from accountability for his treasonous activities. Their claim that the Department of State Services, DSS, is targeting labour leaders is baseless and a desperate attempt to shield Ajaero from justice.
“We declare as follows, Ajaero’s involvement in providing a hideout for a foreigner to finance violent protests as part of a plot to overthrow a democratically elected government crosses the line into treason. His arrest by the DSS is necessary, timely and demonstrates that no one is beyond the reach of justice.
“We call on the DSS to intensify its investigations and place under surveillance, all suspected accomplices to this undemocratic plot. Justice must be swift and those who dare violate the laws of the land must face the full weight of the consequences.”
MBS condemned the Trade Union Congress, TUC, President, Mr Festus Osifo, for his misguided attempt to obstruct the investigation of Ajaero’s treasonous activities.
