Federal Govt Must Expedite Palliative Action On NLC In The Interest Of The Working Class – Says APGA 

In a statement signed by Mazi Ejimofor Opara (KSM), National Publicity Secretary, APGA said, “While we commend the long due removal of petroleum subsidy and floating of the dollar, we cannot pretend not to recognize the attendant economic strain it has left behind. Today, the cost of living is at an all time high, double digit inflation rate and a below par minimum wage have all come together to worsen the living conditions of the average Nigerian Worker”.

“This is why, at this point, it becomes difficult to wish away the demands of the NLC. Particularly when those involved in the criminal subsidy regime have neither been mentioned nor prosecuted. A good way to ensure Justice for all is for the federal government to institute a commission of enquiry that will look into the fuel subsidy regime in the last 20years, probe all those involved, retrieve the stolen funds and mete appropriate and stringent punishments.”

“As a true progressive party, we will continue to encourage the NLC not to leave the negotiation table or aggravate the already dire situation with any actions that will threaten the collective good of the country. At this very trying time, we encourage all patriotic Nigerians to stand firm with country, and contribute honest measures to help us get through this doldrums as fast as possible.”

“In APGA, we believe in being our Brother’s and Sister’s keeper. It is our prayer and belief that this too shall come to pass.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!”