Economy And Business

President Tinubu’s Government Unwittingly Courting Dictatorship – NLC

Advertisement
Advertisement

NLC has accused President Tinubu’s Government of unwittingly courting dictatorship.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that the administration of President Bola Tinubu might be courting dictatorship unwittingly.

It, therefore, condemned alleged moves by the government to frame up innocent citizens on trumped-up charges.

Also, worried by the recent unrest and hunger protests across the country, NLC urged the president to convene an inclusive stakeholders’ assembly to discuss pressing national issues.

 

ALSO: US Commission Decries Growing Threat to Religious Freedom in Nigeria

In a communique issued at the end its emergency National Executive Council (NEC) held on Saturday, and signed by NLC president, Joe Ajaero, NLC urged the federal government to stop the harassment of those holding opposing ideologies.

It condemned alleged moves by the government to frame up innocent citizens on trumped-up charges, adding that, “the administration is unwittingly courting dictatorship. We must understand that this is not the first protest in Nigeria and will not be the last.

“NEC wonders why this administration is criminalising protest and has renewed clamp down on Marxists, Socialists and those who hold different shades of Leftist ideologies as if courting a neo-liberal dictatorship.”
NLC said the president needed to hold a national dialogue to discuss the pressing issues confronting Nigeria and chart a path forward by addressing the root causes of the current unrest.

 

“The NEC calls on the government to convene an inclusive stakeholders’ conclave to discuss the pressing issues confronting Nigeria and chart a path forward that addresses the root causes of the current unrest – hunger, poverty, inflation, insecurity and widespread dissatisfaction with government policies.

“The NEC calls on the government to stop the blame game and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the nation’s challenges,” it said.

The labour movement also urged President Tinubu to take decisive action to address the systemic issues of profligacy, waste, and mismanagement that have exacerbated the suffering of the Nigerian people.

According to Labour, the government must listen to the voices of reason, embrace truth, and pursue a holistic overhaul of its policies.

It said that the government should distance itself from divisive rhetoric and instead promote national unity and restructuring.

NLC further demanded an immediate apology from the Police and the federal government for what it described as, the “unwarranted invasion and desecration of the headquarters of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).”

While calling for a forensic security audit of its Headquarters to ascertain its safety and continued suitability for the use of workers, NLC directed temporary cessation of use of the headquarters to mitigate every unforeseen disaster that may have been intended.

 

NLC said it believed that the invasion by the Police was a deliberate provocation by the government and as such would not allow itself to act out of anger but to exercise caution for the greater sake of our nation.
It reaffirmed its commitment to defending the rights and welfare of Nigerian workers, insisting that it would not hesitate to take all necessary actions to ensure their safety and well-being.

While reviewing the recent civil protests, NLC condemned the killing of innocent protesters who were peacefully expressing their grievances against the harsh policies of the government.

It urged the government to declare a national day of mourning for those who lost their lives and properties during the protests.

Additionally, it said all security agencies responsible for these tragic deaths must be held accountable, especially the police.

“We demand immediate release of all detainees and trade unionists arrested either in their homes or relaxation joints,” it stated.

Advertisement
Adebimpe Ogunṣuyi

Recent Posts

  • Exchange Rates

BREAKING: Northern Elders’ Forum Backs Governors On Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

Northern Elders’ Forum has backed Governors on President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills.   NewsOnline Nigeria…

11 hours ago
  • Economy And Business

BREAKING: PDP Governors Order Tinubu To Review Harsh Economic Policies

PDP Governors have ordered President Tinubu to review harsh economic policies.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports…

11 hours ago
  • Exchange Rates

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 24 November 2024

The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Sunday 24 November 2024 can be…

11 hours ago
  • Exchange Rates

BREAKING: Sani Fagge Exposes Cabals Misleading President Tinubu

Sani Fagge has exposed cabals misleading and shielding President Tinubu from Nigerians' suffering.   NewsOnline…

21 hours ago
  • Crime Watch

BREAKING: Tinubu Government Moves To Extradite Simon Ekpa Suffers Major Setback

President Tinubu Government's move to extradite Simon Ekpa has suffered a major setback.   NewsOnline…

21 hours ago
  • Exchange Rates

BREAKING: FG Speaks On Sacking Civil Servants With Benin Republic, Togo University Certificates

FG has spoken on sacking civil servants with Benin Republic and Togo University Certificates.  …

21 hours ago