Democratic Socialist Movement

For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria

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CDWR CONDEMNS MAKOKO’S UNJUST DEMOLITION AND POLICE REPRESSION OF ANTI-DEMOLITION PEACEFUL PROTESTERS

WE DEMAND IMMEDIATE DROPPING OF ALL TRUMPED-CHARGES AND PROSECUTION OF LAGOS CP, MR JIMOH MOSHOOD FOR VIOLENTLY ATTACKING PROTESTERS The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) condemns the unjust demolition of Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode Onirin, Otumara and other poor communities in Lagos as well as the forced displacement of innocent poor people without prior provisions of alternative housing and

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SUMAL FOODS LIMITED vs ABBEY TROTSKY:

Secret Police Besiege Court as Prosecution Witness Exonerates Trotsky of Alleged Violence Next Adjourned Date: 6 March 2026 The criminal charge instituted against Comrade Abiodun Bamigboye (popularly known as Abbey Trotsky), Oyo State Coordinator of the Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) and leading member of Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM), by the Nigeria Police Force, acting at the behest

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OVER 60-DAY OLD STRIKE OF HEALTH WORKERS INDICTS TINUBU-LED GOVERNMENT AS INEFFICIENT AND ANTI-MASSES

CDWR CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO MEET HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ DEMANDS IMMEDIATELY AND ADEQUATELY FUND HEALTHCARE GOVERNMENT SHOULD WITHDRAW ITS ‘NO WORK, NO PAY’ POLICY AND MEET WORKERS’ DEMANDS The ongoing strike of health care workers under Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has paralysed many public hospitals across the country for 63 days now as of January 16, 2026 and still counting

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Ikangba/Agoro Communities Robbery Attacks: CDWR Condemns Ogun Police Ineptitude and Seeming Helplessness

We Call on Ogun State Government and Police to Provide Adequate Security for the Communities For the Setting up of Multi ethnic, Non Sectarian and Multi-Religious Community Defense Committee under the Democratic Control of Community People The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Ogun State Chapter, wishes to draw the attention of the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led government and the

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CDWR CONDEMNS THE UNLAWFUL SACK AND VICTIMISATION OF 800 WORKERS AT DANGOTE REFINERY

CDWR SOLIDARIZES WITH PENGASSEN, NUPENG AND OIL WORKERS WE CALL FOR UNITED STRUGGLE OF ALL WORKERS IN DANGOTE REFINERY AND THE ENTIRE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY AGAINST ALL ANTI-LABOUR PRACTICES AND NEO-LIBERAL POLICIES It is now very obvious that Mr. Aliko Dangote and his management team are determined to crush all unions in Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical plants similar to

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NO TO FACTIONALISATION OF THE LAGOS TUC

CDWR CONDEMNS BRUEAUCRATIC IMPOSITION AND DICTATORSHIP IN THE TRADE UNION MOVEMENT FOR A DEMOCRATIC AND FIGHTING TRADE UNIONISM The ongoing factionalisation of the Lagos State Chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) is a clear indication that the trade union movement lacks both democracy and a fighting leadership. Lagos TUC’s delegate conference scheduled for September 17 and 18, 2025 failed

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PERESSA Holds Delegate Conference: Rufus Olusesan Re-elected as President

The Precision, Electrical and Related Equipment Senior Staff Association (PERESSA), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), held its 9th Triennial and 1st Quadrennial National Delegate Conference on September 12, 2025 at NUJ Secretariat, Abeokuta. By Sodiq Duro-Orike The conference elected a new national leadership, with Comrade Rufus Olusesan, re-emerged to serve a second term as the National President

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ABBEY TROTSKY VS NIGERIA POLICE: Court Hearing Adjourned Again till November 27

Appreciation for Solidarity and Appeal for Continued Support The long running criminal case of Abbey Trotsky vs. Nigeria Police has been adjourned till November 27, 2025, following the absence of the presiding magistrate at Magistrate Court 6, Iyaganku Division, Ibadan. The magistrate was away on official duty, although the police prosecutor had earlier noted that their third witness was not

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Abuja Resident Doctors’ Strike – FCT and FG Must Immediately Meet Doctors’ Demands

FCT ARD STRIKE: FCT ADMINISTRATION AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST MEET THE DEMANDS OF RESIDENT DOCTORS IMMEDIATELY The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Abuja Chapter stands in solidarity with the Association of Resident Doctors  Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja (ARD – FCTA) over their ongoing 7-day warning strike action, which commenced on Monday, September 8, 2025. The association had

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LAUTECH TEACHING HOSPITAL CRISIS

CDWR CALLS ON OYO STATE GOVERNMENT TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF LAUTECH DOCTORS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH WORKERS We Urge NLC and TUC to Organise  Solidarity Action The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Oyo State Chapter condemns the failure of the State Governor, Seyi Makinde to resolve the crisis rocking Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, and

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NUPENG VS DANGOTE: CDWR CALLS ON NLC TO LAUNCH A NATIONAL STRUGGLE AGAINST CASUALISATION AND PERSECUTION OF LABOUR ACTIVISTS

NO TO ‘YELLOW UNION’ FORMED BY DANGOTE; WORKERS SHOULD BE FREE TO JOIN UNION OF THEIR CHOICE We stand in solidarity with the NLC and NUPENG in their fight for workers’ rights The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) declares its full solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers

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Less Than 7 Months After Rehabilitation Ikangba-Agoro (old Lagos-Benin) Road Caves in

CDWR Calls for Immediate Repairs of Damaged Portions and Construction of More Speed Breakers, Lighting and Road Signs The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Ogun State Chapter, again wishes to draw the attention of the state government to the deteriorating state of the newly rehabilitated (?) portions of Ikangba-Agoro Road, otherwise known as the Old Lagos-Benin road, which

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CDWR CAMPAIGN LEADS TO COURT VICTORY FOR VICTIMISED NURSE

CDWR’S INTERVENTION LEADS TO LEGAL AND POLITICAL VICTORY AS INDUSTRIAL COURT ORDERS REINSTATEMENT OF NURSE THOMAS AND AWARDS DAMAGES The Lagos Division of the National Industrial Court (NIS) has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Nurse Thomas Olamide to her duty post at the Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese (Now Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese).

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CDWR CONDEMNS OBA OJORA OF IJORA’S LAND GRABBING AND EXTORTIONIST ACTIVITIES IN AJEGUNLE, LAGOS

Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) condemns the extortionist and land/property-grabbing activities of Oba of Ijora in some parts of Ajegunle in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government of Lagos State. This land/property grabbing is carried out through brute force of invasion of people’s homes, attack on occupants of the property including the landlord and tenants and wanton destruction of the property.

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UPDATE ON ABBEY TROTSKY’S COURT CASE: Prosecution Witness Testimony Weakens Charges

We Appeal for more National and International Solidarity as Matter Adjourned till September 12, 2025 On Monday, August 11, 2025, the criminal charge brought against Comrade Abiodun Bamigboye, a labour and socialist activist popularly known as Abbey Trotsky, by the Nigeria Police, acting at the behest of the management of Sumal Foods Limited, Ibadan, came up for hearing once again.

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CDWR supports Ogun workers’ strike to win unremitted pensions

Unremitted N82bn contributory pension deductions for 17 years by Ogun government: CDWR supports the ongoing indefinite strike by workers Calls for a series of mass actions and not limiting the strike to a sit-at-home action CDWR condemns threats and intimidations of labour leaders and call on the government to accede to workers’ demands without delay The Campaign for Democratic and

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The Polytechnic of Ibadan: Renaming is a Mere Symbolic Gesture

Real Progress Requires Concrete Commitment  of Makinde Government to Adequate Funding CDWR Cautions the Institution’s Administration against Undue Interference in NASU’s Affairs, Intimidation of Its Members, and Continued Anti-Labour Practices The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Oyo State Chapter, sees the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, by Governor Seyi Makinde as mere symbolism.

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THE DEMANDS OF THE FCT WORKERS MUST BE MET IMMEDIATELY!

WE CONDEMN THE AREA COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIONS AND THE FCT MINISTER FOR OWING WORKERS MASS PROTEST UNTIL THE DEMANDS OF THE WORKERS ARE MET! The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Abuja Chapter, sternly condemns the refusal of the 6 Area Council chairmen and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to meet the demands of FCT Area council workers who have

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“DEMOCRACY DAY”: NO REAL DEMOCRACY

CDWR CALLS ON WORKING MASSES AND YOUTH TO JOIN JUNE-12 PROTESTS TO RESIST ANTI-POOR POLICIES AND ATTACKS ON DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS AND CONTINUE THE STRUGGLE TO ACTUALIZE REAL DEMOCRACY June 12 signifies the struggle of the working masses for an enthronement of democratic rule with the hope that it would produce a better country wherein the needs of the masses are

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Ogun: Needless Deaths on Ikangba/Agoro(Old Lagos-Benin) road

Needless Deaths on Ikangba/Agoro(Old Lagos-Benin) road Gov. Dapo Abiodun should immediately construct speed breakers, provide lightings and road signs to avert further deaths CDWR demands payment of compensation to the deceased  families by government and urges residents to embark on mass actions to compel the state government to act without delay The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Ogun