‘No decent wages, no credible elections’ – Sowore demands N500,000 minimum wage for INEC staff
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded a minimum wage of N500,000 for staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. In a post on his verified X handle, Sowore said there could be no credible elections without decent wages. Recall that the INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, on […] ‘No decent wages, no credible elections’ –…
Political candidate Omoyele Sowore, representing the African Action Congress, has called for a minimum wage of N500,000 for staff working at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Sowore argued that such a wage is essential for INEC staff to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria's elections. He emphasized that until INEC staff receive a fair wage, credible elections cannot be expected.
Earlier this week, INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan expressed concern over the low pay of INEC staff, stating that they are among the least paid workers in the country. Sowore, known for his advocacy of human rights, stated that INEC staff should not be expected to maintain the integrity of the electoral process while being underpaid. He argued that decent working conditions and a living wage are crucial for the people entrusted with administering our elections.
Sowore concluded by threatening to join the INEC staff in boycotting the 2027 elections if they continue to be treated poorly. He added that INEC staff have the right to organize and demand better working conditions, including through legal means of industrial action.
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