Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero has issued a stirring message to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, urging workers to adopt civil protests within the law.
Ajaero congratulated Nigerians, particularly workers, for their sacrifices and resilience in the face of broken promises from the elite political class, according to Independent.
He stated that despite serial acts of betrayal, workers have shown remarkable resilience, urging them not to give up hope on their country.
He emphasized the importance of protesting within legal limits against injustices and democratic subversion by the dominant elite.
He asserted that the leading political elite only do the right thing when compelled, stressing that it is time for them to change their ways.
He emphasized that undermining democratic institutions can no longer be business as usual as it is time to turn a new leaf.
The NLC president’s message serves as a call to action for workers and citizens to demand better governance and socioeconomic justice.
As Nigeria celebrates its independence, Ajaero’s words resonate with many Nigerians seeking change and accountability.
The NLC has consistently advocated for workers’ rights and social justice, and Ajaero’s message reinforces the organization’s commitment to promoting democratic values.
“On the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary celebration, we congratulate all Nigerians, especially workers for their sacrifice, resilience or robust spirit in spite of serial acts of betrayal of monumental proportions by the political leadership at various times and levels.
“We urge the downtrodden Nigerians who bear the marks or burden of these broken promises, exploitation and corruption to not give up hope on their country.
“In light of the fact that their sacrifice has been taken for granted for so long, they should learn to protest within the limits of the law against injustices and subversion of democratic norms, culture and values by the dominant political elite.
“It should be apparent to the citizenry that the leading political elite are not ready to do the right thing except they are compelled to do so.
“In the same vein, we would like to sound a note of caution to our political elite whose pre-occupation is to circumvent the principles and practice of popular democracy that undermining of our democratic institutions can no longer be business as usual.
“The consequences of their acts of commission or omission brought us this far. It is time to turn a new leaf. Let it be the beginning of a new low”.
