BY SUNNY A. DAVID, AWKA
A controversial statement by Hon. Tony Muobike, the representative for Aguata II Constituency, sparked a heated exchange with labour union leaders at the Assembly Complex on Monday.
While responding to protesting workers demanding better wages, the lawmaker incited outrage by stating that they did not deserve better pay, implying that robots could perform their jobs more efficiently.
The remark ignited a fiery debate, with union leaders vehemently opposing the lawmaker’s stance.
His remarks sparked outrage among the labour leaders, who were at the complex to enforce the nation-wide strike action embarked by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The situation escalated to the point where Hon. Muobike threatened physical violence against the union leaders, but fortunately, other members and security personnel intervened to prevent any harm.
Muobike said,” If you talk again I just give devastated slap. Stop talking.
A video that had gone viral showed where the protesting workers were calling the lawmaker unprintable names.
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