Civil Groups Urge Tinubu to Address LG Workers' Victimization

Two civil society organizations, the Nigeria Peace and Security Advancement Network and the Local Government Development Initiative, have requested intervention from President Bola Tinubu and the Nigeria Labour Congress regarding allegations of political victimization of local government workers in Osun State after the 2026 governorship election. They claim that certain council workers were suspended or faced administrative actions for not supporting Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The organizations, represented by Abigi Joshua and Musa Godiya, emphasized the need for proper investigations into these allegations, asserting that disciplinary actions should be based on misconduct rather than political affiliations. They called for the Federal Government to ensure that constitutional democracy and workers' rights are upheld, urging the Nigeria Labour Congress to monitor the situation.

The groups also appealed to the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees and the National Human Rights Commission to investigate any credible complaints related to intimidation or discrimination against workers.