ADC candidate criticises political influence in Osun labour unions
Najeem Salaam, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, has criticised the division among labour unions in the state. He accused the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress of causing unrest within the labour movement for political gain. In his statement, Salaam described the situation as harmful to workers’ unity and welfare. He promised that under an ADC-led government, labour unions would be protected from political interference.
Key takeaways
- Najeem Salaam condemned the division among Osun labour unions and blamed the Accord Party and APC for fuelling unrest.
- A faction of the labour movement directed its members to support Bola Oyebamiji, the APC candidate, in the governorship poll.
- Salaam described the emergence of parallel Workers’ Day celebrations as unhealthy and a disservice to workers.
- He assured workers that an ADC government would respect and protect labour unions from political interference.
- Salaam urged workers to resist division and stay united in their pursuit of fairness and economic justice.
