Coercion in the face of economic hardships
- By solomon2day
- On 16/01/2025
- In Solomon's Column
Millions of Nigerians are hopeful that the year 2025 will bring in its stride abundance and prosperity.
Although they are mindful of the fact that up till this moment, coercion, manipulation, and deceit are among the hallmarks of governance.
Despite the glaring setbacks and failures in most sectors of the economy, political officeholders insist that all is well. Curiously, this is not so.
For the spokesperson of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, Nigerians are hoping that the economic hardships will melt away this year.
''What we hope for is not just by saying we hope for the best, but rather the disappearance of the economic hardships everywhere. Workers are expecting the government to effect an immediate upward review of the N70,000 minimum wage, which is obviously a slave wage. The government should also review the National Housing Fund, which is yet to benefit workers; the same should also be done for the pensions of retirees.'' Comrade Emelieze stated.
The worrisome situation in the country now revolves around leadership failure, illiteracy, ignorance, lawlessness, indiscipline, immorality, criminality, and evil, among others.
Sadly, the acts of commission and omission by those in charge suggest that Nigeria is no longer practicing democracy.