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Strike: Your utterances expose your personality – Labour slams SGF, Akume
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has lambasted the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, for terming Monday’s nationwide strike as “treasonable felony and economic sabotage”.
The NLC, while rejecting the SGF’s insinuations, said the former Benue State Governor’s utterances clearly exposed his personality.
In a statement by its Head, Information and Public Affairs, Benson Upah, the NLC said, “Those who loot our treasury around the country, those who divert public resources meant for hospitals and schools; those who are involved in foreign exchange round-tripping; padding of budgets and inflating contracts including those who steal trillions of Naira in the name of subsidy are the real economic saboteurs who commit treasonable felony.”
The statement added, “The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expresses its profound disappointment and strong condemnation of the recent comments made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) regarding the nationwide strike embarked upon by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
“The SGF’s characterization of our legitimate and constitutionally protected industrial action as a “treasonable felony” and “economic sabotage” is not only deeply troubling but also undermines the spirit of constructive dialogue necessary for resolving the ongoing issues.
“The demands of the NLC and TUC are clear and just. We seek the conclusion and signing into law of a new national minimum wage that is in sync with the realities of the cost of living, a reversal of the hike in electricity tariff to ₦65/kWh, and an end to the discriminatory classification of electricity consumers into bands.”
The demands, according to NLC, are grounded in the need for economic justice and fairness for all Nigerian workers and citizens.
It said that the SGF clearly knows those whose actions are treasonable and sabotages the economy.
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JUST IN: Suspected Vote-Buyers Arrested by EFCC in Edo Guber Election
By Ojomah Austin.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made arrests related to suspected vote-buying in the ongoing Edo State governorship election which took place at around 10:00 am, in the Egor Local Government Area of the state.
EFCC officials apprehended three individuals — two men and one woman — who are suspected of being involved in vote-buying activities. However, some residents in the area have protested, claiming that the suspects are being unfairly targeted.
Today’s election in Edo State has three main candidates as the front-runners. Representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is Asue Ighodalo. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is fielding Senator Monday Okpebholo, while the Labour Party (LP) candidate is Olumide Akpata.
There are a total of 17 candidates vying for the governorship position, but the race is largely between the PDP, APC, and Labour Party candidates.
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Oshiomhole Denies Vote Buying Allegations Against APC in Edo Governorship Election
Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed allegations of vote buying against the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Oshiomhole made this statement on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 10, Unit 01, Iyamho, in the Estako West Local Government Area.
In response to the claims, Oshiomhole said, “It is laughable when I hear this kind of allegation. You all have been monitoring the process. Have you seen any instance of money being shared?”
He emphasized that the large turnout of voters was due to the people’s desire for good governance, adding, “During our campaigns, people came out not because they expected handouts, but because of what I accomplished as governor.”
Currently serving as the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Oshiomhole confirmed that he had not received any reports of violence across the state. He expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election and praised the elderly for their active participation.
“The elderly coming out to vote shows their commitment to securing a better future for their children,” he said.
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