Federal Workers Forum alleges intimidation as DSS-linked case adjourned to 2026
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has announced that its ongoing legal case involving the group, its National Coordinator Andrew Emelieze, the Federal Government, and the Department of State Services (DSS) has been adjourned to May 18, 2026.
In a statement issued by its General Secretary, Ogundele Ayodele, the organisation said the adjournment followed court proceedings attended by labour activists and legal representatives supporting the group.
The Forum alleged that the case was part of an attempt to intimidate and suppress workers who have been speaking out about poor welfare conditions and economic hardship affecting federal employees in Nigeria.
According to the group, the legal action is politically motivated and aimed at discouraging demands for improved wages, welfare packages, and an upward review of the minimum wage to reflect current economic realities.
Present in court were Emelieze, labour activist and lawyer Femi Aborishade, and other legal representatives defending the Forum.
The organisation insisted it would not be silenced, saying no form of intimidation or legal pressure would stop workers from demanding better conditions of service.
It also highlighted ongoing challenges faced by Nigerian workers, including low salaries, inflation, rising transport costs, and other economic pressures that continue to affect livelihoods.
The Forum called for solidarity among workers, civil society groups, students, and other Nigerians, urging them to continue advocating for social justice and improved welfare.
It maintained that the struggle for better working conditions is a collective responsibility and stressed the importance of speaking out against injustice.
FWF also recalled previous tensions involving the detention of its National Coordinator, describing it as part of a broader pattern of repression against labour activism.
