The Citizens for Democratic Dividends in Nigeria (CDDN), a non-governmental organization, has strongly condemned what it describes as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its President, Joe Ajaero’s, alleged attempt to deceive the Nigerian public and manipulate their sentiments.
In a statement released on Wednesday by its Executive Director, Comrade Ahmad Musa Idris, the CDDN rejected the NLC’s recent claims, labeling them as a calculated insult to the intelligence of Nigerians.
The group accused the NLC of exploiting the genuine grievances of the people for personal gain.
“CDDN recalls that NLC and Ajaero openly recently betrayed the Nigerian people when they were desperate for their salary increase without taking cognizance of the plight of millions of ordinary people.
“Ajaero’s sudden outcry, after months of inaction, is not only sad but also a testament to his disregard for the true interests of the Nigerian people.
“When Nigerians were facing unbearable hardship and called for nationwide protests, Ajaero and the NLC turned a blind eye. They refused to participate in the protests, prioritizing their minimum wage agreement over the suffering of millions of Nigerians.
“Now, faced with accusations of treason and alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the government, Ajaero seeks to drag the NLC and the Nigerian people into his personal legal battles. This is a clear attempt to use the labour movement as a shield to escape justice, ” the statement said.
The CDDN urged Ajaero to face his legal challenges alone, asserting that Nigerians will not be swayed by his tactics.
The group emphasized that the allegations of treason against Ajaero, brought forth by the Nigeria Police, are serious and must be addressed in court.
” The Nigeria Police’s accusation of treason against Ajaero is a serious matter that must be addressed in court, and the NLC should not be used as a pawn in this dangerous game by Ajaero whose interest and that of the downtrodden that need real salvation are in dissonance.
“We urge all Nigerians to remain vigilant and not allow themselves to be manipulated by those who seek to exploit their struggles for personal gain. The CDDN will continue to stand for justice, transparency, and the true democratic dividends that every Nigerian deserves, ” the statement added.
