2023 election: NLC charges Nigerians on voting competent, credible leaders

 

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has admonished its members to be wary of the gimmicks of politicians during the electioneering season.

Speaking at a news conference in Abakaliki on Monday, Ikechukwu Nwafor, Ebonyi State Chairman of the NLC, implored Nigerians to resist the antics of politicians who want to use them to advance their selfish interests.

At the briefing, which was part of the activities to marking the 2022 Workers Day celebration in the state, Nwafor urged citizens across the country to elect credible and competence leaders in the 2023 elections.

The NLC in the state shifted the celebration to May 2, instead of the May 1 date as approved by the United Nations.

“The 2023 elections are around the corner and we must not allow ourselves to be used by politicians. We must be careful on whom to support.

“Our interest should be more on credible and good leaders that can have workers interest at heart,” he said.

The chairman expressed worry over the wellbeing of workers in Ebonyi, stressing that electing good leaders irrespective of tribe and political party would guarantee good welfare for workers.

On good governance, Nwafor decried the way workers had been denied of their welfare and urged the government to focus more on project that could impact positively on citizenry.

“I urge the Ebonyi government to reduce focus on non-profitable projects. They should invest more on projects that can promote social services.

“We do not want government that will be stealing from the civil servants. We support good governance and that will continue to be our campaign come 2023,’’ he said.