Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and politician, has challenged Nigeria’s revenue structure under President Bola Tinubu, claiming that the country rewards those in authority above those who truly labour.

Speaking on the issue of inequality, he compared parliamentarians’ incomes to those of ordinary workers, claiming that the system is extremely unfair and unstable.

Sowore argued that an average Nigerian senator makes almost ₦30 million per month while only attending legislative duties a few times, highlighting the disparity between their pay and those of common people.

“In this country, the people that are working are the least paid, and the people who don’t work are the well paid…”, he stated.

He went on to say that despite working every day, many workers are unable to purchase basic necessities such as food, healthcare, and education.

He also advocated for a shift in leadership priorities, stating that those in positions of authority should not continue to profit while workers suffer.

“The greatest work on our hands now is to drive away the enemies of workers who are occupying positions of power in this country,” he added.

Sowore said that addressing inequality in governance and public sector compensation is critical to enhancing the well-being of Nigerian workers.