Osun Labour Unions Threaten Tinubu's Re-election Support

Organised labour in Osun State has announced a potential withdrawal of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid due to the ongoing withholding of local government allocations. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Dr Christopher Arapasopo, stated that the unions could no longer guarantee votes from workers, pensioners, and their families if the Federal Government does not resolve the financial dispute affecting local government administration.

This position was made public following a three-day sympathy strike organized by the unions. Arapasopo, alongside Olalekan Adediran of the Joint Negotiating Council and Abimbola Fasasi of the Trade Union Congress, expressed concern over the hardships faced by workers and pensioners due to the withheld funds.

They emphasized that the welfare of their members must take precedence over political affiliations, questioning how workers could support Tinubu's second-term ambition while their financial concerns remain unaddressed.