On Wednesday, the House of Representatives chided the organised labour for releasing ‘fake earnings’ of its members, News About Nigeria reports.
According to the House, the move by organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, to release the supposed earnings of the lawmakers was geared towards spurring hate from the people against them.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, the House noted that organised labour intended to undermine the credibility of the lawmakers and the legislature.
The lawmakers further lamented that such acts could make the public resent them, adding that the law must ensure that the perpetrators of hate are brought to book.
Speaking further, the House also expressed their joy that the strike has been called off for one week.
The statement reads, “The People’s House is pleased to note that the strike action has been suspended for one week to allow for further negotiation.
“It is important to address persistent misinformation and disinformation propagated by organised labour leadership regarding the earnings of lawmakers. This is especially because organised labour has, for years, contributed to false narratives about the remuneration of members of the National Assembly, exaggerating figures to stoke public resentment and undermine the credibility of the Legislature.
“This tactic diverts attention from the core issues at stake and unfairly vilifies the institution of parliament. It is crucial for all parties to engage in an honest and transparent dialogue rather than resorting to the spread of inaccuracies for political leverage.
“Contrary to the insinuations of the Labour leadership through its social media platforms, the Legislature is on the side of Nigerians and will continue to act in the best interest of our constituents – giving meaning to their mandate.”
