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Osun NLC Chair Fires Back at APC, Labels Party Noisy Barrel
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Osun NLC Chair Fires Back at APC, Labels Party Noisy Barrel
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo
The Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Christopher Abimbola Arapasopo, has responded to criticisms from the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the opposition as a noisy barrel driven by propaganda and political harassment.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the labour leader dismissed allegations that he lives in hotels and moves with armed guards, saying such claims suggest he is being monitored.
“You could only know my whereabouts and routines if I were being watched and tailed around all the time. I don’t believe people are stalked because they are expected to win a lottery. This is clear political hounding,” he said.
He also rejected insinuations about his personal life, insisting that such claims were unfounded and reflective of the mindset of those behind them.
“Painting innocuous and infrequent events as monstrosities provides a glimpse into the odious mindset of these rabid political vipers masquerading as humans,” he added.
The NLC chairman challenged the APC to provide evidence to support allegations that he benefited from the previous administration, urging the party to present verifiable proof.
On the ongoing dispute involving local government workers, he defended his position, stating that the safety of workers and protection of public property must come first before any resumption of duties.
“Is that the new name for choosing the path of life and peace? If we all engage in political tantrums and violence, who will be left at work? Who will we urge to resume duty?” he queried.
He further accused the APC of lacking genuine concern for workers’ welfare, arguing that its calls for immediate resumption were politically motivated.
Commenting on the broader political situation in the state, the labour leader said the APC had become associated with misinformation and misrepresentation.
“Why not face the reality that Osun workers, pensioners, and the masses have rejected you? The time for storytelling is far gone. The right time when we will engage you for the whole world to see is around the corner,” he said.
He urged the opposition to focus on its future rather than on Governor Ademola Adeleke and labour leaders ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
“The good people of Osun will still insist on no more tyranny come 2026,” he added.
