Wike Faces Defiance as FCTA Workers Reject Court Pressure, Vow to Continue Strike
Abuja — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sued the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) at the National Industrial Court, Abuja, over ongoing strikes and picketing by FCTA workers. The suit seeks to restrain the unions from further industrial action, claiming the protests have disrupted government operations and essential services.
Despite the legal move, FCTA workers have vowed to continue their strike and picketing, insisting their demands—including payment of outstanding salaries, allowances, and full minimum wage implementation—must be met before they return to work. Union leaders described the court action as intimidation, but emphasized that the industrial action will persist until their grievances are resolved.
The court has granted substituted service for the unions and adjourned the case to January 26, 2026. Meanwhile, the unions have called for worker solidarity and maintained their stay-at-home directives, highlighting the escalating tensions between the FCT administration and public sector employees.
The standoff continues to affect Abuja residents and federal operations, making it a major labor dispute in the nation’s capital.
