Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has reaffirmed that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates can carry out their scheduled strike and protest on August 2.
Falana claims that the exercise does not constitute contempt of court.
This was mentioned in a letter marked “Re- NLC in Contempt of Court” and submitted to the Permanent Secretary/Solicitor-General, Federal Ministry of Justice on July 28 by Sam Ogala of Falana Falana Chambers, solicitors to the NLC.
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According to him, Nigerian workers’ decision to engage in peaceful marches is in the interest of the masses and to oppose the country’s deepening economic situation.
He said, “You were reported to have accused the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress of treating the order of the National Industrial Court with contempt.
“Contrary to your unwarranted allegation, the Nigeria Labour Congress does not intend to disobey the ex parte order of the National Industrial Court.
“And to the effect that ‘the defendants/respondents are hereby restrained from embarking on the planned Industrial Action/or strike of any nature, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice dated June 5’.
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According to NAN, on June 5, the National Industrial Court in Abuja prevented the National Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from going on strike to protest the Federal Government’s unilateral removal of gasoline subsidies.
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