Organised Labour in Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse what it deems an unconstitutional suspension of the elected government of Rivers State under the guise of a state of emergency. This call was made by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, Comrade Festus Osifo, during the May Day celebrations at Eagle Square, Abuja. The labour leaders called on both federal and state governments to halt actions that shrink civic space and instead work to expand democratic freedoms. They demanded greater democratic accountability through transparent governance, electoral reforms, and an end to the suppression of dissenting voices. Labour also called on the Federal Government to stop what it described as genocidal killings and widespread violence across the country, emphasizing that the primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. Regarding tax legislation currently before the National Assembly, organised labour demanded the withdrawal of the bills, insisting that Nigerian workers must be part of the policymaking process. They argued that the proposed tax measures unfairly target workers while allowing the wealthy and corporate entities to evade their fair share. On telecommunications, labour called for an immediate reduction of the recently increased tariff rate from 50 percent to 35 percent. In addition, organised labour demanded immediate salary adjustments in line with prevailing economic conditions, as well as the payment of all outstanding allowances, pensions, and gratuities nationwide. Other key demands include the restoration of gratuity payments, a review of the retirement age, and automatic pension adjustments to reflect inflation.