Joe Ajaero on workers’ hardship, the 3-day warning strike and Labour’s 2027 position. Will NLC back a candidate?
In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye sits with President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, who assesses the Tinubu administration’s claim of an “age of prosperity” and the realities facing Nigerian workers.
Ajaero criticizes the implementation of the minimum wage and says the government has failed to meet key commitments made to labour after the fuel subsidy removal. He also calls for increased domestic refining to reduce fuel prices and warns about declining purchasing power.
Looking ahead to 2027, Ajaero says the NLC will not endorse any presidential candidate but expects politicians seeking workers’ support to understand their struggles. He also urges the Tinubu administration to rebuild trust with organised labour.
Guest:
Comrade Joe Ajaero
(President, Nigeria Labour Congress)
26 Sept 2026
Gov. Sule on 2027 elections, Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, Atiku & subsidy, Dangote Refinery and Tinubu’s re-election bid.
In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye sits with the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, who discusses the Tinubu administration’s reforms, the economy and the 2027 elections.
Sule defends the government’s economic policies despite the hardship faced by Nigerians, while rejecting calls for the return of fuel subsidy. He also discusses the Osun election, opposition politics and the role of APC governors ahead of 2027.
Looking ahead, Sule expresses confidence in the Tinubu-Shettima ticket and argues that the administration has done enough to seek another term. He also discusses Nigeria’s participation at the UN General Assembly and growing international interest in the country’s mineral resources.
Guest:
Abdullahi Sule
(Governor of Nasarawa State)
19 Sept 2026
Gbenga Hashim Olawepo gives his view of the opposition and the “coronation” of 2027
In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye sits with Accord Party chieftain and businessman, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, who discusses his dispute with INEC, his political agenda and the 2027 presidential election.
Olawepo-Hashim questions INEC’s independence over his exclusion from its candidate list and outlines his priorities on the economy, the naira, fuel prices and insecurity. He also proposes a specialised National Guard to tackle insurgency.
Looking ahead to 2027, Olawepo-Hashim criticizes President Bola Tinubu and other opposition contenders, while insisting he will be on the ballot and calling for a major change in Nigeria’s political direction.
Guest:
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
(Accord Party Chieftain / Businessman)
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
4.5 / 5
17 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
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YouTube
93
Engagement
85
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