2025-12-29 09:00:00
Reporting by Punch indicates parliamentary workers under PASAN protested what they described as repeated violations of the federal character principle in the appointment of secretaries, warning the trend could provoke industrial unrest.
PASAN’s argument is that uneven representation in sensitive appointments fuels perceptions of marginalisation and undermines cohesion inside the legislature’s bureaucracy.
The Guardian reported PASAN referenced Section 14(3) of the Constitution and warned that continued disregard could fuel discontent and industrial unrest.
Blueprint also reported PASAN’s petition, noting concerns about appointments and the risk of institutional tension if the alleged imbalance persists.
Punch reported workers warned of “industrial unrest,” while The Guardian wrote PASAN warned “continued disregard… could fuel discontent and industrial unrest.”
Echotitbits take: Federal character disputes rarely stay administrative. Watch for whether the National Assembly Service Commission publishes appointment data by state/zone and whether PASAN escalates to work-to-rule or strikes.
Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/nassembly-workers-protest-alleged-federal-character-breach/ — December 29, 2025
The Punch 2025-12-29
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