Omoyele Sowore, the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), condemns critics of his proposed ₦500,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, calling their opposition “wickedness” that has become an economic policy. He makes the remarks in a post on X.
In his comments, Sowore argues that some people who oppose the proposal earn far higher incomes, including claims that certain critics make up to ₦30 million monthly. He also responds to arguments that raising the wage would drive inflation, criticizing low-income Nigerians who he says repeat the inflation concern. Both outlets report that Sowore frames the debate as inconsistent and points to income disparities among those questioning the wage. The dispute centers on whether a higher minimum wage would worsen inflation and whether critics have a right to oppose it given their earnings.
