NLC Urges FG Not To Interfere In Union Leaders’ Tenure

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to refrain from interfering in the tenure of union leaders across the country.

Speaking to the press in Abuja on Thursday, NLC Head of Information, Benson Upah, voiced concerns over the government’s alleged attempt to impose a two-year tenure limit on labour leaders.

He emphasized that such interference would constitute an intrusion into the internal affairs of trade unions and a significant violation of Labour Law and International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conventions.

Upah stressed, “The federal government should put an end to the ongoing alleged hybrid war against Congress.

“However, if the government feels that two years is the best tenure to go, it should be two years for everyone including office of the President and principal public officers as well.”

He further called on the government to cease its involvement in the affairs of the Labour Party and to stop any destabilization efforts against opposition parties.

Upah also demanded an apology from the police for their recent invasion of the NLC headquarters, warning that failure to do so could lead to industrial action or other measures available to the Congress to express its dissatisfaction.

He noted that the police’s explanations for the raid, including claims of possessing legal documents from a court, have been inconsistent and unconvincing.