The trade Union Congress has condemned the invasion of the Labour House in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja by armed security operatives.
The President of the TUC, Festus Osifo, said this in a statement on Thursday, a day after the invasion at about 8:30pm.
In a statement he issued, Osifo said: “The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) condemns the recent invasion of the Labour House, headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja, by security operatives.
“The reported confiscation of books from the NLC library, allegedly in search of ‘End Bad Governance’ materials, is a troubling act that raises serious concerns about the violation of fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and expression.
“This action represents an overreach by security forces and poses a threat to the democratic principles that allow for peaceful dissent and free expression.
“We consider this invasion a direct attack on the rights of Nigerian citizens to freely express their views and to access information.
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“The TUC calls on the Federal Government to immediately launch a thorough investigation into this incident.
“Those responsible for authorizing and executing this operation must be held accountable.
“We also demand the prompt return of all seized materials to the NLC library and an explanation for this unjustified action.
“Nigerians must be reassured that their rights are protected and that security agencies operate within the confines of the law, respecting the freedoms guaranteed under our Constitution.”
