Sowore demands N500k wage for INEC staff, links pay to election credibility
Sowore demands a N500,000 minimum wage for INEC staff, declaring that decent pay is essential for credible elections. He made the demand in a post on his verified X account, citing INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan’s recent complaint that the commission’s workers are the least paid in Nigeria. Sowore said electoral integrity must begin with decent working conditions and a living wage for those entrusted with administering elections.
The activist warned that if INEC staff continue to be poorly compensated, he will join them in boycotting the 2027 general elections and affirmed their right to organise lawful industrial action. This linkage between staff welfare and election credibility raises concerns about possible disruptions to electoral preparations as the 2027 polls approach.
With the 2027 elections less than a year away, will fair wages for INEC workers strengthen public trust in the process, or should employees consider strike action if their demands are ignored? Readers should note that no official response from INEC or the government has been reported yet.