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The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has called for a minimum wage of N500,000 for staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Sowore made the demand in a post on his verified X handle while reacting to comments by INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, on the welfare of commission staff.
Amupitan had on Tuesday raised concerns over the remuneration of INEC workers, saying they were among the least-paid public servants in the country.
Reacting to the development, Sowore argued that improved pay for electoral officers was necessary for the conduct of credible elections.
He said INEC workers should be adequately compensated for the responsibilities attached to their roles, particularly during election periods.
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“No decent wages, no credible elections,” Sowore wrote.
“Nigeria’s electoral workers must be well paid. INEC staff cannot be expected to safeguard the integrity of our elections while being poorly compensated.
“INEC staff deserve a minimum wage of N500,000. Electoral integrity must begin with decent working conditions and a living wage for the people entrusted with administering our elections.
“If these workers continue to be treated with contempt, I will join them in boycotting the 2027 elections. They have every right to organise and demand better conditions, including through lawful industrial action.”
