Lagos labour unions announce support for Tinubu

Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, have received the support of labor unions in Lagos state.

Sanwo-Olu is running for re-election.

Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra, is the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, which is owned by the unions, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).

At a gathering in Lagos state on Thursday, they declared support for the APC candidates.

Funmilayo Sessi, the head of the NLC in Lagos, stated during the rally that they support Sanwo-continuation Olu's in office due to his "excellent works."

“We made the decision before today but we only came out to display our solidarity with him publicly. What we have done right in our house, we are showing to the world,” Sese said.

“This is the first time the organised labour in Lagos is taking an open position to endorse the candidate of a political party. We have come out with our full chests because this government has done good things for us.

“We are also endorsing Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the position of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We will vote for him.”

Sanwo-Olu has been a friend to workers in the state, according to Segun Balogun, speaking on behalf of the Public Servants Joint Negotiating Council.

“I can say it with all sense of responsibility, you have kept your promise. You promised workers would not be sacked during COVID and you kept to that promise,” Balogun said.

“You have put your name in gold for being the first governor to pay above the minimum wage. Each time you engage labour, you always keep the interest of labour on the front burner.

“We have made up our minds to follow you.”

Gbenga Ekundayo, TUC chairman in the state, said the governor has “listening ears and a large heart to accommodate us”.

“There is no need to beat about the bush. You have heard it well. Each time we meet Mr. Governor, he responds to us. Democracy is about inclusion,” he said.

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