For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria
DEMANDS DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS OF OYO TEACHERS TO REVIEW ACTION Parents Are Urged to Initiate or Support Solidarity Actions for Safe Release of Abducted Teachers and Students The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) stands in full solidarity with the public school teachers in Oyo State who have embarked on an indefinite strike following the abduction of students and teachers
The Protesters were demanding the immediate and safe release of the abducted students and teachers in Oriire IGA. We Hold the Makinde-Led Government Responsible! The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Oyo State Chapter, condemns in the strongest terms the brutal and unprovoked attack unleashed on peaceful protesters, including members of the Take It Back (TIB) Movement in Ibadan
CDWR Urges NUT, NLC and TUC to Declare Statewide Strike and Mass Protests Now! The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has noted a press statement issued by the Oyo State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) calling for urgent action to secure the safe release of the teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area.
We Welcome Independent Protest of Teachers in Oriire Local Government and Call on NUT, NLC and TUC to Organise a Series of Solidarity Actions Until All Victims are Freed! The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) strongly condemns the brutal invasion of LA Primary School, First Baptist Primary School and Community Grammar School in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area,
CDWR DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT OF ALL UNLAWFULLY SACKED WORKERS AND RESPECT FOR TRADE UNION RIGHTS The democratic rights of Nigerian workers have been brazenly attacked at the Global Plus Publishing Company, a printing company based in Oregun part of Ikeja, Lagos, which is owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy. The Managing Director of the company, Mrs Sade Imoagene, has
INDUSTRIAL COURT IN LAGOS QUASHES HER EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION AND ORDERS REINSTATEMENT WITHOUT LOSS OF PAY OR PROMOTION It will be recalled that Aishat Ajibola and Nurse Tega were in the employment of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) until they were unjustly sacked in 2020 for exercising their democratic rights to free speech and freedom of association. Nurse Tega
Court Did Not Sit – Matter Adjourned to May 11, 2026 The criminal case instituted by the Nigeria Police, at the instance of Sumal Foods Limited, Ibadan, against Abbey Trotsky was scheduled for continuation of trial on March 6, 2026 at Magistrate Court Iyaganku. Ibadan. Abbey Trotsky, accompanied by his counsel and activists, arrived at the court premises as early
CONTINUED SEIZURE OF ANTI-DEMOLITION PROTESTERS’ BELONGINGS AND RENTED MUSICAL GADGETS BY THE POLICE IS WICKED, DRACONIAN, CRIMINAL AND UNDEMOCRATIC. CDWR DEMANDS THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ALL SEIZED ITEMS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND DROPPING OF ALL TRUMPED-UP CHARGES. Campaign for Democratic and Workers Rights (CDWR) condemns the continued seizure of personal belongings of anti-demolition protesters and DJ’s sound system and gadgets
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
