Nigerian Labour Union Slams RMAFC’s Defence of Politicians’ Pay Rise

The Labour Party in Nigeria has faulted the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s defence of the recent pay rise for politicians in the country. The party described the defence as unacceptable and insensitive to the plight of Nigerian workers. The RMAFC had recently defended the pay rise, stating that it was necessary to reflect the current economic realities. However, the Labour Party argued that the defence was a clear indication that the commission was out of touch with the realities of the Nigerian economy. The party stated that the pay rise was a slap in the face of Nigerian workers who were still struggling to survive on meagre wages. The Labour Party also accused the RMAFC of being biased towards the political class, stating that the commission had failed to consider the welfare of other workers in the country. The party called on the federal government to reverse the pay rise, stating that it was unjust and unfair to the Nigerian people. The Labour Party also threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the government failed to address the issue. The party stated that the strike would be a last resort, but necessary to drive home their demands. The RMAFC had earlier stated that the pay rise was necessary to attract and retain the best brains in the political class. However, the Labour Party argued that the statement was a joke, stating that the political class was already overpaid. The party also stated that the pay rise would further widen the gap between the rich and the poor in the country. The Labour Party called on the federal government to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian workers, stating that they were the backbone of the economy. The party also accused the RMAFC of being responsible for the poverty and inequality in the country. The Labour Party stated that the commission’s defence of the pay rise was a clear indication that they were not committed to reducing poverty and inequality in the country. The party called on the federal government to dissolve the RMAFC, stating that they had failed in their duties. The Labour Party also called on the Nigerian people to rise up and demand justice, stating that the pay rise was a clear case of injustice. The party stated that the Nigerian people deserved better, and that they would continue to fight for their rights. The Labour Party also accused the RMAFC of being corrupt, stating that they had been bribed by the political class to defend the pay rise. The party called on the anti-corruption agencies to investigate the RMAFC, stating that they had a lot to explain. The Labour Party stated that they would not back down on their demands, stating that they were committed to fighting for the rights of Nigerian workers. The party also called on other labour unions to join them in their fight, stating that together, they could achieve their demands. The Labour Party stated that the pay rise was a test of the federal government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers, and that they would be watching closely to see how the government would respond. The party also called on the international community to intervene, stating that the pay rise was a clear case of human rights abuse. The Labour Party stated that they would continue to fight for justice, stating that they would not rest until the pay rise was reversed.

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