Stop playing politics, address hunger, unemployment – NLC President Ajaero to Tinubu

In a statement titled: Mr President: “We are not after your
job,” Ajaero said: “The recent statements attributed to President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu during the commissioning of the Red-Line Railway Project have sparked
deep concern within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

“We find these remarks, particularly those concerning the
role of Labour in governance, to be profoundly at variance with the struggles
faced by ordinary Nigerians under existing policies.

“President Tinubu’s insinuation that Labour lacks the moral
ground to challenge his administration, merely nine months into office, is
deeply troubling. Moreover, his focus on partisan issues and the distant 2027
election cycle, rather than the urgent needs of the populace, further
underscores a disconnect from the realities faced by Nigerians on a daily
basis.

“The pervasive hunger, unemployment, housing insecurity, and
escalating costs of basic necessities such as food and healthcare demand
immediate attention and decisive action. Yet, instead of addressing these
pressing concerns, President Tinubu appears preoccupied with political calculations
and future electoral prospects.”