Ajaero: Nigeria Is In Trouble – Ex UN Special Rapporteur On Human Trafficking

A former United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Human Trafficking, Professor Joy Ezeilo, has said Nigeria is in trouble following the charges of terrorism pressed on Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) president, Joe Ajaero.

Professor Joy Ezilo (SAN) said the police acted unprofessionally by politicizing the Ajaero issue. She argued that Nigerian leaders prefer to engage in trivial matters than focus on addressing security challenges plaguing the country.

Mrs Ezilo, on Friday, said the issue of Ajaero, should not have been made public but professionally addressed.

“If what I heard about the police interrogation of NLC Leader Joe Ajaero is true, then we’re in deep trouble with the politicization of security matters and unprofessionalism at its worst.

“What kind of leaders do we have making decisions about our collective security? It’s clear why insecurity continues to plague Nigeria, as those responsible focus on trivial matters.

“This issue shouldn’t have become public, stirring up unnecessary controversy. Enough is enough! There’s no time to waste addressing the country’s monumental insecurity,” she wrote on her X handle.

The former Dean Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, advised Nigeria Police to act professionally and avoid political posturing.

“Police, you can and should do better than this. It’s time for action, not just words or political posturing,” Mrs Ezilo added.