The Network Of Abuja Left Groups Calls For a Uniformed Salary Structure.

The network of Abuja left groups has called for the implementation of a uniformed salary structure for workers and political office holders, reduction in the cost of petrol and electricity tariff and implementation of a minimum wage that meets the basic needs of all workers.

The coalition which is an association of activists committed to social justice and equal rights for all Nigerians, made the demand in Abuja at a press conference and warned against the arrest of peaceful protesters who would storm the streets from the 1st of August in protest against the harsh economic policies of government.

Omole Ibikunle who addressed the press on behalf of the group said the current effort by the government to suppress the looming protest is unlawful, adding that peaceful protest is the right of every Nigerian as enshrined in the constitution.

He appealed to law enforcement agents such as the police to see the protesters as partners in progress rather than enemies of state as insinuated by top government officials.

Speaking further he lamented the adoption of tribalism by the political elite to divide Nigerians, adding that a recent press conference by a so called Abuja indigenes group warning non indigenes to desist from the planned protest is one of such instances.

The group insisted that unless the masses of Nigerians can peacefully rise up in protest against bad governance just like their counterparts did in Kenya, the precarious standard of living would continue to go down.

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