The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) strongly condemns the recent invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) office without a court order. This act violates the fundamental principles of the rule of law and constitutional order that our democracy is founded upon.
Reacting to the uncivilized act, the Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN said that in a country governed by the rule of law, such lawless behavior is unacceptable and undermines the sanctity of private premises. The perpetrators of this heinous act must be identified and held accountable for their actions, he said.
According to the learned silk, the NHRC demands that the authorities take immediate action to investigate this incident and ensure that those responsible are apprehended and punished accordingly. Failure to do so would erode the trust in law enforcement agencies to protect lives, property, the privacy and sanctity of citizens and their premises.
"We reiterate that our democracy is built on the pillars of human rights, rule of law, and constitutional order. Any attempt to subvert these principles will not be tolerated" and must be remedied by those responsible. The commission directs the inspector general of police to unravel the circumstances surrounding the invasion and hold the perpetrators accountable.
