{
  "id": 19364636,
  "title": "NLC backs striking Osun workers, demands release of withheld LG funds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/nlc-backs-striking-osun-workers-demands-release-of-withheld-lg-funds-19364636",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T17:20:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nlc-backs-striking-osun-workers-demands-release-of-withheld-lg-funds/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed support for striking local government workers in Osun State, urging the Federal Government to release funds that have been withheld from the state's councils. Acting General Secretary Benson Upah called out the Federal Government for disregarding court decisions and undermining democratic governance. Upah argued that there is no justification for the continued withholding of the funds, stating that it undermines the rule of law. The NLC warned against intimidation and arm-twisting in a democracy, insisting that government authorities must respect judicial decisions. This dispute stems from the political and legal crisis surrounding the control of Osun State councils following February 2025 local government elections. The crisis has also highlighted local government financial autonomy, following the Supreme Court's July 2024 ruling on financial independence for local governments.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared solidarity with striking local government workers in Osun State, demanding the Federal Government release withheld Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-backs-striking-osun-workers-demands-release-of-withheld-lg-funds/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}