The Democracy Watch Initiative has told the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, that they are displaying signs of partisanship.
The group in a statement by its National Coordinator, Muhammed Sanusi, said the leadership should be reminded that it is a body for the interest of Nigerians and the workforce of the country.
The group expressed concerns about the short-lived nationwide protests by the NLC, and expressed doubt over the success of the protests.
They said, “The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI), representing a diverse group of organizations, is committed to upholding transparency, accountability, and fairness.
“The signs of partisanship being displayed by the NLC is unacceptable and goes against the principles of unity and solidarity that should guide the labor movement.
“The divisiveness shown by these biases undermines the strength and effectiveness of the NLC, hindering its ability to effectively advocate for the rights of all Nigerian workers, regardless of their background or geographic location.
“The recent protests called by the NLC against economic hardship have been met with little success, leading many to question the effectiveness and sincerity of the organization in representing the interests of Nigerian workers.
“The lack of significant impact from these protests can be attributed to its failure to address the root causes of the economic challenges faced by the working class.”
