The Presidency yesterday warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on its two-day nationwide protest against the rising cost of living in the country.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, and the police handed down the warnings as 65 civil society groups yesterday pulled out of the planned demonstration, warning against its possible hijack, arguing that it could worsen the deteriorating situation.

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, had insisted in a statement yesterday that the protest would be held on Tuesday and Wednesday as planned.

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NLC has on February 16 announced the nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday over the alleged government’s failure to implement agreements reached between both parties on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.

Warning the NLC on its course of action, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, said the command would not condone any form of violence during the planned protest.

Similarly, the Police Commissioner in Ekiti State, Adeniran Akinwale, said the force would not allow a breakdown of the rule of law in the state during the protest.