Omoyele Sowore, a rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, is demanding a ₦500,000 minimum wage for staff of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He argues that without decent pay, INEC workers cannot perform effectively and that electoral outcomes risk credibility.
Sowore makes the case in posts on his verified social media accounts, tying remuneration to electoral integrity. The outlets note that his call follows comments attributed to INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan, who reportedly said INEC staff are among the lowest paid. While the reports largely focus on Sowore’s wage proposal, one outlet adds that he warns he could support lawful industrial action and even a boycott of the 2027 elections if working conditions do not improve.
Overall, the coverage presents Sowore’s position as part of a broader debate about staff welfare and election administration capacity, with INEC’s pay levels cited as the immediate context for his intervention.
