By Hope James
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government, to commence immediate probe into the invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquaters, Edum News reports.
The Union’s President, Festus Osifo, made this call in a statement issued in Abuja.
He urged the Federal Government to also hold those responsible for authorizing the invasion responsible, stating that the invasion is a grave violation of fundamental rights, particularly the freedoms of speech and expression.
He added that it represents an overreach by security forces and poses a direct threat to the rights of Nigerian citizens.
While condemning the act, Osifo called for the prompt return of all confiscated materials and an official explanation for what he termed an unjustified action.
He said, “We must ensure that our rights are protected and that security agencies operate within the legal boundaries set by our Constitution.”
Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress confirmed that its national office in Abuja was invaded by security operatives.
According to a statement by NLC spokesperson Benson Upah, late on Wednesday, the operatives arrested the security guards, forcing them to hand over keys to the offices on the second floor.
