Organised Labour has stated that the process of renegotiating the National Minimum Wage will commence in July 2026.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) said this at the 2026 May Day celebration on Friday in Abuja with the theme,” Insecurity, Poverty- Bane of Decent Work.

The NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, said the move was to prevent delays experienced in previous wage negotiations.

Ajaero called on workers to come together and demand a living wage that is commensurate with the economic realities in the country.

“Unity remains important as we move towards negotiations. To be fragmented only weakens workers’ bargaining power.

Labour warns division threatens to undermine workers’ collective strength as wage talks approach

He said: “Labour feels unity is vital before talks, and a divided movement cannot deliver good results.

The NLC president emphasized that workers should be paid 100 per cent of their basic salaries from July 2026 until negotiations are concluded.

He said the demand was to cushion the effects of the current economic hardship facing Nigerian workers.

He also reiterated its commitment to defend workers’ rights and to advance their welfare across the country.

Nigerian workers need to come together to fight the challenges that are destroying their livelihoods and dignity, Ajaero said.

He said that as negotiations get closer, unity is more important than ever and division would weaken the bargaining power of workers at a crucial time.

Also speaking, Mr Festus Osifo, President of the TUC, said there was need for strengthening social dialogue platforms including revitalisation of the national labour consultative council.

He said reforms of the labour administration are also necessary to ensure that industrial relations in Nigeria are fairer and more effective.

Osifo warned that some employers continued to violate labour laws and called for strict enforcement of existing regulations.

He criticized some state governments for not fully implementing the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act.

He said the actions hurt the welfare of workers, even though government revenues had improved in some states.

TUC president urged employers, in the public and private sectors, to be accountable and compliant.

However, Osifo condemned interference in the union’s affairs, including attempts to impose parallel leadership structures.

He said the actions posed a threat to the autonomy and stability of the trade unions in the country.

It reiterated its willingness to step up engagement with employers to defend workers’ rights across all sectors.

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Workers in states where the National Minimum Wage Act of 2024 was either not implemented at all or only partially implemented have been instructed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to observe May Day in 2026 on the streets of their states as a protest against the state governments’ refusal to follow the act’s provisions.

Additionally, it forbade the impacted employees from having any form of indoor reception and threatened to punish members who failed to comply.

In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, the congress expressed disapproval with the condition of affairs when the government ignores the misery of workers.

The following is a portion of the NLC statement that was made available to reporters in Abuja on Friday:

“The national leadership of Congress extends its brotherly greetings to you! May Day, the international day of the working class, has traditionally been a time for serious contemplation of the status of workers’ rights and a celebration of our shared efforts to consistently increase the wealth of nations.

Unfortunately, a number of state governments have persisted in breaking the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act by refusing to fully implement its essential provisions, such as the extension of coverage to local government employees, primary school teachers, and health workers, as well as consequential adjustments for senior workers and regular and timely payment of the new wage.

This is an attack on the dignity of Nigerian workers as well as a violation of the law.

As a result, the following instructions are given to all State Councils in states where complete implementation has not yet been attained:

1. No official or indoor receptions Government buildings, banquet halls, or any other enclosed space used by defaulting state governments or in cooperation with them are not permitted to conduct May Day festivities. This suspends official receptions.

2. The Main Event: Street Processions By 7:00 a.m. on May 1, 2026, all employees must gather at designated labor homes, union secretariats, or public squares. From there, you will march in orderly, peaceful, and determined processions through the streets of your individual state capitals.

Routes and Final Destination: Every State Council must create a route that ends at the State Government House, the State House of Assembly, or the Head of Service’s office.

At the conclusion, a written statement of demands must be submitted.

All State Councils that are impacted by this regulation must abide by it. Any chairperson who disobeys this instruction or replaces it with a passive celebration in a state of default will be disciplined right away. Reports are anticipated right away.

“Comrades, it was not through prayer that the 2024 Minimum Wage Act was passed.

It was the result of hardship. It would be a betrayal of that tradition to spend May Day indoors while our rights are violated. So let’s go back to the streets!

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Yesterday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) disrupted operations at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) headquarters in Abuja by protesting the contentious disengagement of about 900 employees.

Additionally, it gave the company’s management a 48-hour deadline to resolve the issue or face an operational halt.

The labor movement, led by Comrade Joe Ajaero, its president, accused AEDC of carrying out the mass sack under false pretenses, calling it “the height of deceit” and setting a risky precedent in Nigeria’s already unstable electricity sector.

According to Ajaero, the crisis began roughly six months ago when AEDC management stated that only employees who had achieved retirement age or were about to do so would be impacted by the disengagement.

Based on such understanding, the union intervened at that time. He stated, “No responsible labor leader would oppose the departure of workers who have rightfully reached retirement age.”

But he said that the union’s investigations turned up an entirely different picture.

Most of those impacted weren’t old enough to retire. Some had served for as little as five or six years. Many had actually just been employed for two or three years. “That is the pinnacle of dishonesty,” he said.

He claims that despite numerous engagements through zonal consultative sessions, AEDC had pledged to review the exercise, but six months later, nothing has been done.

The fact that other distribution corporations are starting to imitate this trend is even more concerning.

Ajaero cautioned, “That sends a very dangerous signal across the power sector.”

Protest is sparked by MD’s absence. When NLC representatives showed up for a planned meeting with management at the AEDC headquarters and found that the Managing Director was not present, tensions increased.

“The MD wasn’t seated when we arrived for the meeting. According to Ajaero, “even the zonal level engagements have been handled in a very lukewarm manner.”

The NLC promptly called off the meeting, stating that the problem “goes beyond a zonal matter to a national concern,” and instructed employees to wait for further instructions.

Staff started to leave their offices in accordance with labor’s direction while union members mobilized throughout the building, thereby interfering with business operations.

AEDC management was given a harsh 48-hour deadline by the NLC President to address the issue or risk intensified industrial action that might severely disrupt the Federal Capital Territory’s electrical supply.

“We cannot guarantee power supply if nothing is done within that time.” The people who maintain the system will remain at home, and the system will inevitably be impacted if they are not working, he cautioned.

If the corporation doesn’t reply, he said, the action would be expanded beyond Abuja to other AEDC operating zones.

“This won’t end here. Every AEDC station will be impacted. Until this issue is resolved, operations will be suspended, he declared.

“Power Sector Becoming Lawless”: Ajaero took use of the occasion to offer a biting indictment of Nigeria’s electricity industry, charging businesses with abusing customers and breaking labor regulations.

Nearly 90% of electricity bills in Abuja are predicted today, yet there is no matching supply. He claimed that a system that encourages inefficiency is exploiting Nigerians.

Additionally, he criticized the banding system, claiming that it exacerbates inequalities in access to power while providing an unfair advantage to some distribution corporations, such as AEDC.

In addition to distribution corporations, the NLC leader attacked power producing companies, accusing them of ignoring their responsibilities and requesting large government bailouts.

For what is essentially darkness, some of them are requesting around ₦6 trillion. They are also withholding more than ₦5 billion in union dues that date back to 2012. He asked, “How do you demand trillions when you can’t fulfill your own obligations?”

“Labor laws must be followed by employers.” Ajaero cautioned that further industrial unrest could result if firms in the industry continuing to ignore labor laws.

He declared, “You cannot expect protection from the same system you disregard if you do not obey labor laws.”

Despite having a unionized staff at the time of privatization, he accused some power sector operators of purposefully undermining workers’ rights.

“They entered a system where employees already had rights and protections, and now their primary goal is to dehumanize those employees.” They should reconsider,” he continued.

Transparency and justice are demanded by the union. In order to allow for public scrutiny, the NLC is requesting that AEDC publish the whole list of disengaged employees, including their years of service and the grounds behind their termination.

Ajaero stated, “Let Nigerians see whether the union is being unfair or whether management acted unjustly.”

He also voiced worries about the company’s unsolved staff welfare issues, bad working conditions, and lack of promotions.

He claims that the situation has gotten worse due to protracted and fruitless dialogue.

“What we are witnessing is a policy of constant communication—talks that never cease and are never put into practice. He declared, “That has no place in industrial relations.”

“Day of Reckoning.” Ajaero concluded with a stern statement, stating that the union would no longer put up with what he called structural injustice in the industry.

“It appears that AEDC’s management believes they can dribble everyone and people will forget.” However, it is a day of reckoning, he declared.

Unresolved labor concerns do not go away; rather, they reappear, frequently with more serious repercussions, as history has demonstrated. Time is of the essence.

He called for “bumper-to-bumper unionism” and urged workers to stay alert and together.

“Justice has to be served. He said, “Those who were wrongfully fired and are suffering at home need to have their cases reviewed within the legal framework.”

“As a union, we are not requesting anything that is not permitted by law. However, we will feel that justice has been done if the law is obeyed.

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The Abuja Electricity Distribution offices in Abuja, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Niger have been closed by the Nigeria Labour Congress due to the widespread termination of more than 900 employees.

As of Wednesday morning, it was noted that the Disco’s offices in Kogi, Minna, Niger, and Nasarawa States, as well as portions of the country’s capital, were secured with locks and keys.

This occurs one day after the NLC picketed AEDC’s headquarters due to the contentious disengagement of about 900 employees, under the leadership of its president, Joe Ajaero.

According to Ajaero, the situation began approximately six months ago when AEDC management stated that the disengagement would only impact employees who had reached retirement age or were about to do so; in reality, the opposite was true.

The union intervened at that time on the basis of that understanding. A responsible labor leader would not be against employees who have reached retirement age.

The most of individuals impacted were not old enough to retire. Some had not even served for five or six years. Many had only been employed for two or three years, in actuality. “That’s the pinnacle of dishonesty,” he said.

Darkness looms over three states and Abuja.

AEDC management was given a 48-hour deadline by NLC on Tuesday to settle the issue or risk increased labor action that might severely disrupt the Federal Capital Territory’s and three other states’ electricity supplies.

“We cannot guarantee the supply of power if nothing is done within that time.” He cautioned that if the employees who maintain the system are not at work, it will inevitably be impacted since they will remain at home.

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As President Bola Tinubu and the governors of the Progressive Governors Forum met with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, political maneuvers ahead of the general elections in 2027 gained impetus.

Tinubu was the Special Guest of Honor at the summit, which was hosted by the Progressive Governors and was set to start at 11:00 a.m. at the State House Banquet Hall.

At a time of economic stress and political realignment, the invitation to the NLC leadership is often interpreted as an attempt to strengthen communication between the federal government, state governors, and organized labor.

According to people with knowledge of the gathering who talked to Vanguard, the summit’s objectives are to promote stakeholder cooperation, governance discourse, and inclusive involvement in national development projects.

The NLC leadership intends to personally deliver its charter of demands to the president, according to a labor source.

In light of Nigeria’s economic and environmental changes, the charter allegedly asks for pay raises as well as the preservation of jobs and means of subsistence.

Additionally, it calls for the development of a special Just Transition Fund, the creation of green jobs, reskilling initiatives, improved social safety nets, and formalized three-way communication between the government, employers, and labor.

Insiders claim that the union is calling for increased pensions, healthcare access, and unemployment safety nets, as well as guarantees against layoffs associated with economic and climate reforms and investments in sustainable sectors and renewable energy to create jobs guaranteed by the union.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a labor leader called the meeting potentially crucial.

“Inflation, fuel subsidy removals, and wage disputes have put labor-government relations to the test,” he stated.

“A direct confrontation at Aso Rock indicates an effort to change the course of events or stop the situation from getting worse. A deciding political force going into the 2027 elections is Labour. Amidst economic difficulties, the summit may result in a reset of labor-government relations.

Governors’ participation, he continued, implied planned political alignment ahead of the upcoming election season.

“The participation of governors indicates a coordinated political alignment, and its outcome may determine whether negotiation becomes the primary means of labor influence instead of street protests,” he said.

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Chuks Okocha, Sunday Aborisade, Onyebuchi Ezigbo, and Folalumi Alaran in Abuja

In order to expedite legislative action on the contentious Electoral Act Amendments Bill, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called an emergency session for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, in response to the outcry that followed the recent change to the Electoral Act.

The Senate’s purported rejection of electronic results transmission sparked a backlash from well-known Nigerians. Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, Comrade Shehu Sanni, Comrade Ene Obi, Professor Pat Utomi, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, Comrade Usman Bugaje, Comrade Bilikisu Magoro, former Senate President David Mark, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, and Dr. Oby Ezekwesili were among them.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) also urged the Senate to make sure that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was given a clear mandate in the updated Electoral Act to electronically transmit and compile polling station results in real-time.

In a statement released yesterday, Senate Clerk Emmanuel Odo instructed all senators to meet again for the emergency session, which is set to start at noon.

It was discovered that the emergency plenary was intended to approve the votes and proceedings of the Senate’s most recent sitting, even though the official notice did not specify the reason for the abrupt recall.

To enable the conference committee on Electoral Act modifications to start working, it is a necessary procedural step.

The development was confirmed by a senior senator who served as a principle officer, who stated that the presiding officer had previously sent a circular to parliamentarians.

“We have been formally asked to reconvene on Tuesday to approve the Votes and Proceedings of our last legislative sitting,” the senator, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated.

“The conference committee must do this in order to start working on the Electoral Act Amendments Bill.”

Given the growing political tension surrounding restrictions on the electronic transmission of election results, the senator also made a suggestion that the emergency session might start behind closed doors.

Before the day’s primary business, there will probably be an executive session. Serious tension has already been created both inside and outside the National Assembly on the issue of results transmission via electronic means,” he continued.

The abrupt recall occurred in the midst of intensive public scrutiny and growing criticism from election observers, civil society organizations, and opposition parties who said the National Assembly was trying to weaken important measures in preparation for the general election in 2027.

Lawmakers are anticipated to consult with ministries, divisions, and agencies (MDAs) regarding the execution of the 2026 budget during the two weeks that the Senate and House of Representatives are now on recess.

However, the decision to break up the retreat highlights how urgently the leadership of the upper chamber wants to settle any unresolved legislative issues regarding the Electoral Act, the law that will determine the integrity, credibility, and conduct of Nigeria’s future elections.

According to political analysts, Tuesday’s emergency session could be crucial because it could decide the ultimate course of electoral reforms and establish the tone for the upcoming round of talks between the National Assembly, the executive branch, and Nigerian voters, particularly regarding the electronic transmission of election results.

Other Kickers: Mark, Bugaje, Utomi, Falana, Wabba, Ezekwesili, Magori, and Sanni

Ahead of the general election in 2027, prominent Nigerians criticized the Senate yesterday for allegedly rejecting the electronic transmission of results.

Senator David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a former Senate President, said that the ADC had a clear and uncompromising stance on the issue.

Mark oversaw the public presentation of “The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria,” which took place at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja.

In his speech, Akpabio emphasized that the Senate has not yet finished working on the Electoral Act modification and encouraged ADC and other opponents of the amendment process to not rush the process.

He claimed that demands for the electronic transmission of election results in real time did not account for Nigeria’s infrastructure issues, pointing out that many rural towns lacked internet connectivity and energy.

He says that permitting such a clause in the legislation may have a detrimental impact on election results.

Mark replied that the senate president was unable to speak for the ADC and that the party’s demand, as well as that of many Nigerians, is simple.

Mark emphasized that ADC only requested that the National Assembly approve the amendment with provisions for real-time results transmission and let the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) assess its viability. He said that there was no need for long explanations or justifications.

As neither INEC nor Nigerians are protesting about real-time transmission, Mark stated, “The National Assembly should pass the law and let INEC complain if there is a problem.” Instead, he added, the commission and Nigerians in general were calling for increased election legitimacy and transparency.

He insisted that election laws should be created to preserve the integrity of the vote, not to preemptively restrict it, and claimed that bringing up infrastructure justifications during the legislative stage simply served to erode public trust in the reform process.

The National Assembly’s decision to remove and reject the mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 was also rejected by the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), a recently formed coalition of prominent political activists in Nigeria.

Comrade Ayuba Wabba, Dr. Usman Bugaje, Barrister Femi Falana, SAN, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Professor Pat Utomi, Dr. Bilikisu Magoro, Amb Nkoyo Toyo, Comrade Shehu Sanni, Comrade Ene Obi, and Olawale Okunniyi were among the distinguished activists who called the meeting. They decided not to be bound by any political party or politician. They claimed that MCE belonged to Nigerian citizens whose votes had been stolen and manipulated since 1999.

“By this medium, we are calling on our teaming partners and allies not to accept any attempt to roll back the planned Occupy NASS mass protest but to mobilize and proceed peacefully on a mass civic action to defend the popular yearnings of Nigerians in resisting any attempt to return Nigeria to the dark days of manual manipulation and backroom results arising from the distortions occasioned by glitches and interferences with the will of the electorate,” the group said.

They claimed that the parliamentarians’ behavior constituted a clear attack by the National Assembly on Nigerians’ freedom to select their own leaders.

The group claimed that the National Assembly had chosen opacity over transparency, manipulation over credibility, and elite conspiracy over the people’s sovereign choice by rejecting the required broadcast of election results from the polling places and other crucial provisions.

“This is not lawmaking—it is deliberate democratic sabotage against the aspiration of the people of our country as mandatory electronic transmission of results is not controversial,” the group claimed in a statement signed by Comrade James Ezema.

It serves as a bare minimum of protection against ballot rewriting, post-election fraud, and result tampering. Any legislature that opposes it is blatantly supporting a system that depends on rigged elections, stolen mandates, and electoral corruption.

MCE stated it wanted to be clear that the only legitimate reason to oppose obligatory broadcasting was to be afraid of the actual votes and the electorate’s mandate.

“The current situation, wherein results are susceptible to manipulation between polling stations and collation centers, will persist and be abused in 2027,” the organization declared.Apathy will increase if we are unable to provide Nigerians with the transparency they want, which would erode public trust in elections as voters will turn to other means of casting their ballots.The lack of transparent election results has not only rewarded electoral fraud and impunity, but it has also made it possible for the courts to become an executive branch appendage and a weapon of mandate buying by the highest bidders, rather than functioning independently to uphold the rule of law.

It stated, “While elite state capture has become the norm in Nigeria, where oppression and impunity are rampant, the lawmakers’ anti-democratic actions demonstrate a desperate attempt to gain access to the corrupt systems that have been in place since 1999.”The Nigerian political elite’s fear of technical transparency, which reveals their dubious and corrupt practices during elections, is confirmed by this ruling.

The group demanded that the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 immediately reinstate and pass the requirement for results to be transmitted electronically.

“Publicly account for those members who opposed this clause, so they do not use the cover of the senate or house of representatives to avoid public scrutiny and explanation of their positions to Nigerians,” the statement read.In the 26 years since Nigeria became a democratic state, make sure they are held accountable for the use of legislative powers as a system that has benefited them.

The ADC Diaspora Roundtable also charged yesterday that the Senate was disregarding the wishes of Nigerians by not requiring the electronic transmission of election results.

The diaspora-based group criticized the red chamber’s decision to remove the word “real-time” from clauses pertaining to electronic results transmission in a statement released in Abuja.

Ahead of the general election in 2027, the group said that the action weakened public trust in the political process.

The ADC Diaspora Roundtable’s declaration, which Yusuf Midala signed, referred to electronic results transmission as “a basic safeguard against manipulation.”

Weakening the clause, according to the statement, runs the potential of reviving historical scars related to contentious elections, including the controversies that followed the 2023 polls.

The statement said, in part, that “Nigerian citizens’ unmistakable demand for transparency and credibility in elections is directly contradicted by the refusal to make electronic transmission mandatory.” This choice raises concerns that the lessons learned in 2023 have not yet been fully applied.

The Youth-led Electoral Reform Project (YERP-Naija) Consortium also voiced their profound dissatisfaction with the situation.

Bukola Idowu, the YERP_Naija National Coordinator and Executive Director of the Kimpact Development Initiative, spoke on behalf of the YERP-Naija Consortium in a statement, characterizing the Senate’s action as a blow to public trust in democratic integrity.

According to the group, the Senate’s decision to keep the current structure in place, which permits INEC to decide how results are transmitted administratively, undermines the clarity of the statute and reduces accountability.

The statement claims that requiring electronic transmission would have offered a transparent and binding legal protection to increase openness and restore confidence, especially among Nigeria’s youth voters who view technology as essential to reestablishing the system’s legitimacy.

Notwithstanding the loss, YERP-Naija emphasized that there was still time for reconsideration given the upcoming Senate-House of Representatives harmonization procedure.

Ahead of the general election in 2027, the consortium asked the conference committee to work out disagreements and implement reforms that matched the expectations of the populace and the needs of the youth.

NLC Issues a Mass Action Threat

The Senate was encouraged by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to make sure that the new Electoral Act gave INEC a clear mandate to electronically transmit and compile polling station results in real-time.

The path to the 2027 elections must be based on certainty rather than uncertainty, according to the NLC, which stated that the modified Act must guarantee clarity in the mandate to INEC with relation to electronic transmission of election results.

The labor movement issued a warning in a statement by NLC President Joe Ajaero that if electronic transmission is not included in real-time, there would be widespread protests before, during, and after the election or a complete boycott.

According to the statement, “NLC is extremely concerned about the ambiguity and conflicting statements coming out of the Senate about the 2022 Electoral Act amendment, especially with regard to electronic results transmission.” This ambiguity seriously jeopardizes our democracy and erodes public confidence.

We urge the Senate to make sure that its procedures are open and its conclusions are unambiguous in order to rebuild parliamentary trust.

“The amended Act must clearly require INEC to electronically transmit and compile polling station results in real-time.” Confusion must give way to certainty as the foundation for the 2027 elections.

Nigerians, according to the NLC, should have a transparent electoral process where their votes will be counted and perceived as such.

We implore the Senate to give a prompt, official, and clear explanation of its actions and conclusions,” it said.

According to public records, the current discretionary provision was kept in place, and the suggested modification to require INEC to submit results electronically in real-time was not enacted.

This has caused anxiety across the country, and further clarifications have only made matters more confusing. Such legal uncertainty mirrors previous disputes that have caused national pain and runs the risk of institutionalizing doubt at the core of our democratic integrity at a crucial juncture following the 2023 elections.

As a result, the NLC calls for prompt transparency and clarity. The Senate must make a final announcement outlining the precise provisions that were passed, elaborating on their final language and justification.

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced preparations to organize a peaceful solidarity protest on February 3 in support of striking workers of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).

The NLC’s General Secretary, Mr. Benson Upah, and the TUC’s Secretary General, Nuhu Toro, signed a joint statement from the unions that was released in Abuja.

According to the statement, the gathering is intended at backing JUAC, which is now organizing an indefinite strike by FCDA workers over the non-payment of their salary.

JUAC personnel launched the industrial action on January 19, closing down important administrative offices in the Federal Capital Territory, including the FCT Administration Secretariat and the Federal Capital Development Authority headquarters.

The unions noted that the walkout followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the administration of the FCTA on January 7, demanding the resolution of what they described as long-standing labour and welfare complaints.

They pointed out that workers had no choice but to go on an indefinite strike as the government had not responded to the ultimatum.

The planned rally, according to the NLC and TUC, was intended to underline labor’s nationwide unity and collective commitment.

The unions stated, “The rally is to reaffirm labor’s collective resolve that an injury to one worker remains an injury to all within the Nigerian labor movement.”

They stated that the move will also serve as a powerful message to authorities.

According to the statement, “the action will send a clear message that labor will resist all forms of intimidation and injustice against workers.”

The unions reiterated that the ongoing battle by JUAC members was legitimate and would not be compromised.

They said that the action would not be compromised and would continue until justice was served.

They claim that they are still “total and unwavering” in their support of the striking employees.

The labour centres asked JUAC members to stay steadfast, courageous and unified in defending their rights, telling them that they were not alone.

They also instructed all affiliate unions and state councils to mobilise their members massively for the February 3 event.

The unions cautioned that workers’ commitment would not be weakened by coercion and intimidation.

The NLC and TUC emphasized that the demonstration was intended to show collective opposition against injustice and that it would be lawful and peaceful.

They acknowledged that the Federal Capital Development Authority would be the target of the case, but they insisted that it would adhere to legal standards.

The unions emphasized that workers’ rights were never freely granted, reiterating a long-standing labor viewpoint.

They stated such rights were always secured via prolonged collective struggle.

The Federal Capital Territory labor centers pledged to support workers until their demands were fulfilled, assuring them that they would not be abandoned.

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It is anticipated that Chief Judge John Tsoho of the Federal High Court will choose a new judge for the asset forfeiture case involving Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation.

According to reports, on January 7, the court granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) an order for the interim seizure of assets valued at ₦212.8 billion.

The homes in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, and Abuja, Kano, were allegedly purchased using money obtained from Mr. Malami’s illegal operations, according to the anti-graft agency.

Emeka Nwite, the judge who issued the temporary forfeiture order, declared on Tuesday that he had sent the case file back to the Chief Judge for reassignment to a new judge who is anticipated to wrap up the proceedings.

On January 6, Nwite issued an interim forfeiture order for the 57 properties. The final forfeiture order will be issued on Tuesday, January 27.

Despite the presence of certain attorneys who had filed procedures to contest the issuing of ultimate seizure of the assets, the case was not one of the 24 cases scheduled for hearing on Tuesday.

Additionally present in court was Jibrin Okutepa, a SAN who represents the EFCC.

Okutepa reminded Judge Nwite that the case was set for a report of compliance on Tuesday as he was about to start sitting.

Okutepa begged the judge to bring the case to a close.

Nwite informed the attorney that it was customary for the court to return all cases allocated to a judge during a holiday, such as the most recent Christmas/New Year break, to the Chief Judge for reassignment as soon as the regular court sessions started.

He claims that the chief judge will substantively shift the case to any judge he chooses.

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