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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for full disclosure of the current earnings of all political office holders, along with clear criteria for any intended salary adjustments.

This call follows circulating reports about a potential increase in the pay of elected officials across the country.

The labour union firmly rejected the proposed pay raise being considered by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), warning that such a move could heighten economic inequality and provoke widespread public anger.

The NLC also urged RMAFC to halt the process immediately, warning that it could lead to what they described as “a potential tsunami.”

In a statement released on Sunday, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero criticized the proposal, labeling it “insensitive, unjust, inequitable, and a direct threat to social stability.”

He argued that increasing politicians’ earnings would only worsen poverty levels in the country, where a large portion of the population is already classified as multi-dimensionally poor.

“We are outraged by the decision of RMAFC to embark on a comprehensive upward review of the remuneration packages of political office holders,” Ajaero said. “This move is insensitive and will only succeed in widening the inequality between civil servants and political office holders.”

Ajaero also dismissed the justification offered by RMAFC chairman Mohammed Usman, saying it lacked merit. He warned that turning public service into a means of personal enrichment could increase competition for political positions, posing serious risks to governance and national stability.

The NLC added that the proposal is particularly troubling given the stagnation of public sector salaries. Despite surging living costs, civil servants are still on a N70,000 minimum wage. The union pointed out that the last adjustment for workers was less than 50 percent, while politicians allegedly received raises of over 800 percent.

The union further noted that, while salary adjustments for civil servants depend on available resources, politicians have continued to enjoy standardized pay across all states, regardless of individual state revenue or capacity.

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