Atiku Condemns Tinubu’s Action Of Arresting Ajaero

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for 2023 said in a statement on Tuesday that Ajaero’s detention demonstrates Tinubu’s leadership’s broader crackdown on organized labour and free expression.
He asserted that even the worst periods of military dictatorship had not been able to match the level of coercive control exercised by Tinubu’s administration. In addition, the former vice president urged the present government and security services to shift their intimidation tactics to target those who commit violent crimes.
“This regime’s persistent campaign to intimidate and subdue organized labor is exemplified by the recent arrest of Mr Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, while he was travelling to an official event,” Atiku stated.
It is quite alarming to see how the Bola Tinubu administration is increasingly attacking the media and civil society. Even the most severe periods of military dictatorship are not as oppressive as the level of control that is currently in place.
While travelling to the United Kingdom for a formal assignment, Ajaero was detained on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, according to the NLC. The president of the NLC was scheduled to attend the Monday Trade Union Congress summit in London.

Many Nigerians and organizations have condemned the actions of Department of State Services (DSS) agents since his detention.

References and Citation

channelstv.com – Ajaero’s Arrest Shows Tinubu Govt’s Campaign To Intimidate, Subdue Labour, Says Atiku

pulse.ng – Ajaero: Atiku tells Tinubu, DSS, to redirect energy on terrorists, bandits

punch.ng – Ajaero: Tinubu’s oppressive control surpasses military dictatorship — Atiku

ripplesnigeria.com – Ajaero: Tinubu govt’s assault on perceived enemies worse than military dictatorship – Atiku

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