The African Democratic Congress has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as a failure to protect Nigerian workers from worsening economic conditions, rising insecurity, and limited job opportunities.
In a Workers’ Day statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said many Nigerians are working harder but earning less, as inflation continues to erode wages and the cost of living rises across key sectors, including food, housing, transportation, and energy.
The party attributed the situation to policy failures, arguing that insecurity has disrupted farming and business activities, while job creation has failed to keep pace with the country’s expanding workforce. It added that there has been no meaningful intervention to cushion the impact of inflation on workers.
According to the ADC, Nigerian workers deserve more than rhetoric. The party pledged its commitment to building an economy that creates jobs, stabilises prices, and ensures that productivity translates into improved incomes.
In the statement, the ADC declared:
“Workers are not asking for charity. They are asking for fairness. What they have received instead is neglect.”
The party maintained that the dignity of labour must be matched by the dignity of reward, stressing that a thriving economy must be deliberately structured to support workers, enterprises, and sustainable growth.
It outlined its priorities to include restoring security as the bedrock of economic activity, unlocking the potential of agriculture, manufacturing, and services, stabilising the macroeconomic environment, tackling inflation at its roots, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and placing Nigerian workers at the centre of public policy.
The ADC reaffirmed its solidarity with millions of Nigerian workers, stating that their resilience and sacrifices continue to sustain the nation despite prevailing economic hardships.
