Civil Society Groups Withdraw from NLC Protest Amid Hijacking Concerns

65 civil society groups have decided to withdraw from the Nigerian Labour Congress’ (NLC) planned nationwide protest against hardship.

The withdrawal comes amid concerns over a possible hijacking of the demonstration, which has been organized to address the challenges faced by the Nigerian people.

The NLC, a prominent labor union in Nigeria, had announced the protest to draw attention to the economic difficulties faced by citizens and to demand government action to alleviate the situation.

However, the withdrawal of these civil society groups has dealt a significant blow to the planned demonstration and could potentially undermine its effectiveness.

The decision to pull out of the protest raises questions about the reasons behind the withdrawal and the potential impact on the NLC’s ability to effectively advocate for the Nigerian people.

The concerns over a possible hijacking of the demonstration suggest that there may be external factors influencing the civil society groups’ decision to withdraw.

The NLC has yet to issue a statement on the withdrawal of the civil society groups or address the concerns over a possible hijacking of the protest.

It remains to be seen how the organization will respond to this setback and whether it will proceed with the planned demonstration.

The withdrawal of 65 civil society groups from the NLC’s nationwide protest against hardship is a significant setback for the labor union and its efforts to address the economic challenges faced by the Nigerian people.

The concerns over a possible hijacking of the demonstration add an additional layer of complexity to the situation, and it remains to be seen how the NLC will respond and adapt to this development.