Organised Labour has kicked against the planned pay rise for the politicians, saying that it will increase violence, poverty.

Trade Union Congress (TUC), in a statement signed by its President and General Secretary, Comrade Quadri Olaleye and Comrade Musa Lawal respectively said this must not be allowed to stand because of the dire consequences it will further have on the economy, people and our collective image.

“We read with consternation the plan by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission to review the remuneration of political office holders at a time the local and foreign debt is overwhelming and the country grappling with a lot of economic issues.



“This is a conspiracy that must not be allowed to stand because of the dire consequences it will further have on the economy, people and our collective image.

“Does it mean the Federal Government increased the Value Added Tax (VAT) to raise money to pay the politicians? Some countries in Africa now have a unicameral legislature because their former system was eating deep into the national treasury.... http://corporateedgemag.com/2020/01/31/unions-kick-against-planned-pay-rise-for-politicians/