Wike Claims FCT NLC Strike is Politically Motivated

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), accused the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of engaging in a politically motivated strike. He stated that organized labor had previously agreed on the issues raised, which were being addressed by the administration.

Wike made these comments following a meeting with the chairmen of the six FCT area councils. He noted that both the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) had distanced themselves from the strike.

Wike warned that the government would implement a "no work, no pay" policy against workers participating in the industrial action, asserting that there were no outstanding issues with the area councils. He questioned the rationale behind the strike, emphasizing that the administration had made efforts to resolve grievances.

Furthermore, Wike alleged that the chairman of the FCT NLC was pursuing a political agenda linked to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).