Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by DSS operatives at Abuja Airport as he was about to fly to the UK for a conference. His arrest raises concerns about government suppression of dissent, prompting significant reactions on social media regarding civil liberties in Nigeria.
In a surprising turn of events, Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Reports indicate that Ajaero was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom for a conference organized by the Trade Union Congress when he was apprehended. While the exact reasons for his arrest remain unclear, it has been reported that he has since been transferred to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). This incident has raised concerns about the government's approach to dissent, with many viewing it as an attempt to suppress opposition voices.
Social media reactions to the news have been intense and varied. Some users expressed disbelief, with comments highlighting the government's tendency to silence critics. Others drew parallels to past authoritarian regimes, suggesting a disturbing pattern of oppression. A significant number of users voiced their frustrations about the current political climate, with one commenting, "Using security arms as a tool to oppress your citizens is oppression by default." The sentiment on social media reflects a growing unease regarding government actions and their implications for civil liberties in Nigeria, with discussions of a potential national strike looming as citizens rally in support of Ajaero and the NLC.
