The Department of State Secret Department (DSS) has released the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero on bail, bowing down to pressure.
Ajaero, who was arrested aboard on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, was released at about 11.10pm, according to top official of the Union.
The embattled NLC President, was scheduled to attend the Conference of Trade Union Congress, TUC, in the UK holding today.
He was released ahead of 12 midnight ultimatum issued by the Labour Movement for DSS to either release him or face mass action.
The national organ of the Union had fixed its emergency NEC meeting for Tuesday Sep 10th at 9am. to discuss the Ajaero’s arrest and other issues of concern.
Several Nigerians, Civil society Organizations including the Trade Union Congress and the Pro-democracy activist, Omoyele Sowore have been condemning Ajaero’s arrest.
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