Workers for Osun State don begin three-day strike after Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) direct all workers for the state to stop work in protest over local government money wey dem say government dey hold back.
The strike, wey start midnight on Sunday, na to show support for members of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for Osun State and pressure government to release the money wey belong to local government areas.
For one statement wey Osun NLC Chairman and Secretary, Christopher Arapasopo and Victor Amusan, sign and release for Osogbo on Sunday, the labour union explain say e don earlier give Federal Government and Osun State Government seven days to address the matter.
However, dem say both governments never resolve the issues wey dem raise before the deadline reach.
The statement explain say NLC decide to begin the three-day sympathy strike after e don try different ways to settle the matter without success.
According to the union, the strike begin at midnight on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and go end at midnight on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
NLC also direct all unions under am for Osun State to inform their members in writing and make sure say everybody follow the strike order.
The congress warn say any union wey deliberately refuse to follow the directive or try to work against am go face disciplinary action.
NLC also call on all unions to show strong support and unity in the struggle to protect workers’ rights and welfare.
The union explain say the hardship wey local government workers dey face concern every worker, and everybody need to stand together to fight for better treatment, dignity and financial security.
Meanwhile, The PUNCH don earlier report say Osun State Government and All Progressives Congress (APC) don dey fight over who get control of local government areas for the state since February 2025.
The disagreement don lead to violence for different local government secretariats as both sides struggle to control local government administration.
During the violence, police confirm say six people die, including Remi Abbas, wey be the APC-elected chairman of Irewole Local Government Area at the time.
