Osifo bemoaned the failure of mechanisms for peaceful resolution of the situation, stating that the TUC had used all appropriate means of engagement, including letters and meetings with the government of Lagos State.

“As a law-abiding centre, we told our affiliate to approach the court, so they approached the national industrial court and a judgement came on the 28th day of April 2023. In that judgement, it was expressly stated that their offices should be opened and that the Lagos state government doesn’t have the right to proscribe any union.

“The judgement of the court was not complied with, so we now decided to write to Lagos state government trying to push them to enforce the decision of the court but unfortunately they did not yield to this,” said Osifo.

He added that in order for them to carry out a successful protest in Lagos on Monday, they have informed the Director General of Department of State Service (DSS), the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to provide them with adequate security.