Labour Alleges Plot To Disrupt Protest, Threatens Indefinite Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned that any attempt to interfere with Wednesday’s National Day of Protest and mourning could spark a nationwide indefinite strike.
Acting General Secretary Benson Upah stated on Tuesday that the union had received intelligence indicating that unscrupulous agencies and desperate political operatives might attempt to infiltrate or violently disrupt the demonstrations.
He added that harming even a single worker or citizen would trigger an immediate and indefinite shutdown across all sectors of the economy.
“Our action tomorrow is not just a mere procession; it is a collective act of grief, a roar of despair from the oppressed, and a democratic demand for the fundamental right to life and security,” the statement read.
The union highlighted the deaths of countless members, teachers, farmers, miners, and other artisans amid escalating insecurity and government inaction.
The union urged all workers, students, traders, and citizens to remain disciplined, peaceful, and united.
“Solidarity is our shield,” it said.
The NLC also called on the police, who have been informed of the protest, to protect citizens’ democratic right to assemble and express their grievances.
The protest, first announced following the NLC’s National Executive Council meeting on December 4, 2025, is intended as a response to a wide range of national crises.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
