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Imo State Government must desist from the use of force, instead attend to demands of the striking lecturers The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) received with deep concern and outrage the news of the arrest and detention of Comrade Chinedu Egbuchu and Comrade Nnamdi Chubo, the Vice Chairman and Investment Secretary of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
Only Mass Struggle and the Building of a Working people’s Political Alternative Anchored on Socialist Policies Can Truly Change Nigeria As preparations for the next general elections commence, many would genuinely wonder if there is any point going out on election day next year to vote when previous electoral cycles have only brought to power different segments of the same
Given the current inflation and high cost of living, it is impossible for an average family to live for a month on N70,000, which is the current national minimum wage. Food prices, house rent and costs of transportation and other basic needs have gone through the roof since 2023 when the Bola Tinubu government removed the petrol subsidy and devalued
Fight for Renationalisation and Democratic Manangement of Electricity The power sector value chain remains in crisis 13 years after privatisation. Gas supply is inadequate and expensive, the generation companies produce far less than the installed capacity (14,000MW), transmission is doing poorly on account of aged lines and infrastructure while the distribution companies fail to invest in basic facilities and infrastructure
NLC and TUC Must Lead a Nationwide Anti-Casualisation Struggle By Abbey Trotsky Casualisation has become one of the greatest challenges confronting the Nigerian labour movement. Almost four years after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), under the leadership of Comrade Joe Ajaero, pledged to launch a nationwide struggle against casual employment and other forms of indecent labour practices, the problem has
Drop All Trumped-Up Charges Now! Solidarity Is Not a Crime! Six years after criminal proceedings were instituted against him, Comrade Abiodun Bamigboye, popularly known as Abbey Trotsky, the Oyo State Coordinator of the Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), is still on trial simply because of the solidarity of the organisation with poor and exploited casual workers at Sumal
Governor Sanwo-Olu and LASU Authorities Must Immediately Reinstatement Dismissed ASUU Activists Between 2017 and 2019, five members of the executive council of the Lagos State University (LASU) Branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) were unjustly dismissed over various trumped-up and frivolous allegations. However, their real offence was insisting the university under the former Vice Chancellor Prof Lanre
In continuation of their act of using the state apparatus of coercion to intimidate a victim of their administrative authoritarianism into silence, the management of Ezzy International College of Nursing Science, a private school in Enugu State, has served Mrs. Ifeoma Nwaogaranya, a former nursing student of the institution, with a court summon. Her offence was publicly speaking out against
CDWR Demands the Safe Release of Other Abductees Across the Country. The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Oyo State branch, rejoices with the abducted teachers and students from the Orire Local Government Area of state and their families and communities following their safe release after spending over 55 days in captivity. We commiserate with the families of two
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
NLC and TUC Should Declare 48-Hour General Strike and Mass Protest as the Next Action. On Friday June 12, 2026 protests against insecurity and economic hardship took place in a number of states across the country. Protest action has been taking place on every June 12, which is officially “Democracy Day”, especially since 2024. These have been organized by left
Mass Actions Needed to Fight Insecurity and Economic Hardship. For a Mass Working People’s Political Alternative. June 12 is officially “Democracy Day”. Truly the day signifies the struggle of the Nigerian people for the enthronement of democratic rule with the hope for a better Nigeria. But for the vast majority of the working people and youth, since the return of
Working People and Youth Should Join June 12 Nationwide Protest against Insecurity and Economic Hardship. NLC and TUC Should Declare a 48-Hour General Strike and Mass Protest. By Peluola Adewale Since March 15, 46 people, including teachers and pupils, have been abducted by bandits or terrorists in three schools in two communities in Oriire Local Government, near Ogbomoso, Oyo State
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.
For a National Day of Action against xenophobia! Saftu (South African Federation of Trade Unions) must set a date for the reconvening of the Working Class Summit! Marxist Workers Party, South African section of the Committee for a Workers’ International, statement. The xenophobia sweeping across the front pages of the media in South Africa and internationally is causing shock waves
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,
Reject Anti-Poor Capitalist Policies and Support the Building of a Mass Working People’s Political Alternative The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) felicitates with Nigerian workers as we mark this year’s International Workers’ Day. This occasion should not be used just for jollification and merrymaking but, more importantly, for sober reflection on how the aspiration and yearnings of the vast majority for
Students’ union should reach out to staff unions and university members for joint actions Great Ife. The transport crisis on OAU campus, artificially induced by the management, requires a bold action from the students, staff and University community members. Despite the 72-hour lecture boycott by students, the Prof. Bamire-led university management has refused to yield to the demand of students
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