Give a democracy that delivers democratic dividends, economic freedom, not just political freedom-NLC



By allcitynews.ng 

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded from federal government the kind of  governance that will give Nigerians the democracy that delivers not  just political freedom but economic liberation where  the wealth of  the nation serves the  welfare of the people.

Just as challenged federal government against overloading Nigerian masses with extra charges amidst economic downturn that has subjected take-home-pay of Nigerian workers to peanuts money.


President Joe Ajaero while making this charge during the book lunch and 85th birthday celebration of former  Labour leader,  Comrade Hassan Summonu,  pointed out that "Last year, at the inauguration of the Hassan Summonu Centre for Leadership and Governance in Lagos, we stood on the shoulders of this giant. We declared then, and we reaffirm now, that honouring Comrade Summonu is honouring the collective struggle of the Nigerian working class. His legacy remains a living testament; a legacy of courage, integrity, and an unshakeable belief in the power of the people, not just in history books, but in our ongoing fight for dignity and justice."


Still irked by the anti-masses policies by government,  Ajaero lamented that,  "We use this platform to demand as Comrade Sunmonu would have; that the Federal Government immediately and fully constitutes the PenCom Board and address immediately the concerns of Nigerians concerning the Tax Law instead of the present grandstanding by Mr. Oyedele and Zach. Insisting on going ahead is akin the muddling along in confusion and darkness since we do not know which one is truly the Law. Continuing with this is a dangerous pattern that seriously undermines the Tax administration itself and indeed our democracy.


"We advise this government; your legacy must be in crafting foundational and credible Laws that strengthen institutions, not undermining them. When you bypass key stakeholders, distort acts of parliament, and rule by strong arm, you make a mockery of our democracy. You negate public trust and threaten national stability. True democracy is not just about elections; it is about the rule of law, institutional integrity, and governance that serves the many, not the few."


Reiterating to continue in battle against oppressive policies, Ajaero stressed,"We will continue to challenge power. We will continue to fight for a Nigeria where no worker has to agonise over poverty, insecurity, heavy Taxation or a stolen future riddled with national debt.


"Let us build a democracy that delivers not just political freedom but economic liberation; where the wealth of the nation serves the welfare of its people. It is on this note that we once again call on the federal government to urgently address the Wages of Nigerian workers before next year’s statutory negotiation of the National Minimum Wage."


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