The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu did not promise the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) or the Trade Union Congress (TUC) that his administration would not increase the price of fuel.
The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, on Tuesday, called on the federal government to reverse the planned implementation of the increase in price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
NLC in a five point demands on Tuesday, said the various organs of the Union will meet to take further action of the government fails to heed it’s demands.
Reacting, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, addressed the issue, refuting claims made by NLC President Joe Ajaero.
Abdulaziz said that discussions between Tinubu and labour leaders did not involve any agreement or exchange related to fuel price adjustments.
He accused Ajaero of manipulating public sentiment for political gain, emphasizing that the meetings did not include any promises about fuel prices in relation to the minimum wage negotiations.
