NLC To Tinubu: Stop Threatening Us, We Want Results, Not Empty Promises

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu following his speech at the launch of the Red Line Rail Project in Lagos on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

THE WHISTLER reported that the President flayed the NLC for calling workers out for a series of strike actions.

“The NLC is not the only voice in Nigeria and it should wait till 2027 if it is interested in joining the electoral process,” he had said.

But in a statement signed by the NLC President Joe Ajaero on Friday and made available to THE WHISTLER, he said, “President Tinubu’s insinuation that Labour lacks the moral ground to challenge his administration, merely nine months into office, is deeply troubling.

“Moreover, his focus on partisan issues and the distant 2027 election cycle, rather than the urgent needs of the populace, further underscores a disconnect from the realities faced by Nigerians daily.

“It is regrettable that the President seems oblivious to the profound hardships endured by millions of Nigerians.

“Yet, instead of addressing these pressing concerns, President Tinubu appears preoccupied with political calculations and future electoral prospects.

“Furthermore, the use of divisive language and veiled threats against Labour by President Tinubu is unacceptable. It is incumbent upon all stakeholders to foster constructive dialogue and collaboration in addressing the myriad challenges facing our nation.

“Violence and intimidation have no place in a democratic society, and any attempts to suppress dissent will only exacerbate tensions and undermine our collective efforts towards progress and prosperity”.

The Congress urged President Tinubu to redirect his efforts towards fulfilling this fundamental duty of public office, rather than engaging in political rhetoric.

Reiterating the Congress stand Ajaero said, “Once again Mr. President, these are the issues and not an election or perhaps seeking to take over your job or does the government want to tell Nigerians that we do not have the right to ask that it complies with the agreement it willingly reached with us?”