Labour Party Condemns Defence of Politicians' Pay Rise

The Labour Party condemned the chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation Fiscal Commission for defending a planned pay rise for politicians, calling it an insult to the intelligence of Nigerians. The party criticized the government for prioritizing the comfort of politicians over the welfare of ordinary citizens, especially given the dire economic situation faced by many workers.

The LP urged Nigerians to unite against corruption and elite greed, emphasizing the need to prioritize the welfare of the people over politicians.