The Citizens for Democratic Dividends in Nigeria (CDDN) on Wednesday criticized the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for accusing the Federal Government of betraying their trust by raising fuel prices despite an agreement over the new minimum wage of N70,000, which was significantly lower than the initial proposal by organised labour.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Ahmad Idris, the group argued that the NLC had first betrayed Nigerians by accepting the N70,000 minimum wage and ignoring the hardships faced by millions. CDDN also pointed out that the Joe Ajaero-led NLC did not participate in the #EndBadGovernanceProtests that took place across the country.
On Tuesday, Ajaero issued a statement accusing President Bola Tinubu of betraying the union with the recent fuel price hike. The NLC condemned the increase in Premium Motor Spirit’s pump price, describing it as a “deep sense of betrayal.” The Congress explained that one of the reasons for accepting the N70,000 national minimum wage was the belief that the pump price of PMS would remain unchanged.
The NLC accused the government of breaking its promises and enacting “ferocious right-wing market policies” that have driven Nigerians to an “all-time low.” However, CDDN responded, stating, “CDDN recalls that NLC and Ajaero openly recently betrayed the Nigerian people when they were desperate for their salary increase without taking cognisance of the plight of millions of ordinary people.
“Ajaero’s sudden outcry, after months of inaction, is not only sad but also a testament to his disregard for the true interests of the Nigerian people.
“When Nigerians were facing unbearable hardship and called for nationwide protests, Ajaero and the NLC turned a blind eye. They refused to participate in the protests, prioritizing their minimum wage agreement over the suffering of millions of Nigerians.
“Now, faced with accusations of treason and alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the government, Ajaero seeks to drag the NLC and the Nigerian people into his personal legal battles. This is a clear attempt to use the labour movement as a shield to escape justice.”…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
