The House of Representatives says the narrative about the remuneration of members of the National Assembly by Organised Labour is false and misleading.
A statement by the spokesperson of the House, Akin Rotimi, said the Organised Labour had, for years, contributed to false narratives about the remuneration of members of the National Assembly, exaggerating figures to stoke public resentment and undermine the credibility of the legislature.
According to him, it was a tactic to divert attention from the core issues at stake and unfairly vilify the institution of parliament.
“It is important to address persistent misinformation and disinformation propagated by Organised Labour Leadership regarding the earnings of lawmakers.
“This is especially because Organised Labour has for years, contributed to false narratives about the remuneration of Members of the National Assembly, exaggerating figures to stoke public resentment and undermine the credibility of the Legislature.
“This tactic diverts attention from the core issues at stake and unfairly vilifies the institution of parliament. All parties must engage in an honest and transparent dialogue rather than resorting to the spread of inaccuracies for political leverage. Contrary to the insinuations of the Labour Leadership through its social media platforms, the Legislature is on the side of Nigerians and will continue to act in the best interest of our constituents – giving meaning to their mandate.
“The 10th House of Representatives is committed to strengthening relevant legislation to ensure that essential services remain operational during future industrial actions, thereby protecting the lives and well-being of all Nigerians.
“We urge the Leadership of Organised Labour to return to the negotiation table and engage other stakeholders, in good faith, to achieve a balanced and sustainable outcome,” he added.
The House of Representatives spokesperson said the lawmakers remain steadfast in their commitment to the well-being of the Nigerian worker and the overall development of the country.
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