‘He’s lost respect for labour’ — Sowore tackles Tinubu over reaction to NLC protest

Sowore, who was the presidential candidate of the African
Action Congress (AAC) during the 2023 general election, said the president no
longer respects NLC, urging civil society organisations (CSOs) to devise means
of protesting the plight of Nigerians independently.

“Tinubu is also saying something that I think should be
important for everybody and that is to develop new voices because he no longer
respects the NLC,” Sowore said.

 “The civil society
movement in the country should also stop waiting opportunistically for a labour
strike before we strike on our own.

“Let’s flood the streets tomorrow; he will know that there
are real voices.

“They practically hijacked Occupy Nigeria in 2012. That was
where the APC started their political movement. Goodluck Jonathan had not
enjoyed power for up to nine months when the occupation of Nigeria happened.

“Why would you say that the NLC should go and wait till
2027? NLC has already told you that they have hardship issues. The only thing
that has not changed since Tinubu came into power is minimum wage.”