A law firm, Antonio Lex Firma, has threatened to withhold salaries of its employees if they do not have the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) as part of their civic duty ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The nation goes to the poll next year to elect legislators (both state and federal), governors and the president.

“I am directed by the Principal Partner of Antonio Lex Firma Barr.A.K Agbasiere (KSJI) to inform all the Staff of the firm and the domestic Staff that 9th and 10th of June, 2022 will be Work Free (sic) day,” said the Awka-based law firm in a memo seen by Peoples Gazette. “This is to enable all the staff to go and register and get their PVC. Consequently, anyone without PVC will henceforth not receive Salary.”

Defending his action, the managing partner of Antonio Lex Firma, Kelechi Agbasiere said his action was not a violation of his employees’ rights because it is his firm and he has the powers to set the rules as long as there is fairness.

“I have the right to hire and fire because it is my law firm,” Mr Agbasiere told The Gazette on Friday morning.

He added, “You are obligated to perform the civic duty, otherwise you show yourself as unpatriotic and irresponsible and it can be a ground for administrative punishment.”

Noting that he announced the policy ahead and gave employees time off to comply, Mr Agbasiere said he would be bearing the cost of their compliance since he would not make deductions from their salaries for the two days the employees would be away from work.

Meanwhile, the law firm’s no-PVC-no salary policy has sparked debates, drawing knocks and kudos from different quarters.

In a similar development, the Alaba international Market in Lagos was shut down on Thursday for traders to obtain their PVCs ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Celebrated Nigerian artiste, Folarin Falana aka Falz the bahd guy will perform at a free concert for citizens who have their PVCs or Temporary Voter Cards on June 11.

https://gazettengr.com/nigerian-law-firm-activates-no-pvc-no-salary-policy-for-lawyers-paralegals-other-employees/

All because of the love for Peter Obi

The name 'Agbasiere' is damn funny man. Lolzzz

good

we must all become patriotic

I will sue them

That's how it should be. Every one should be made to get his or her PVC

pvc should be made a requirement as much as NIN. present both of yours while applying for job and mobilizing for nysc cos both categories are well above 18 years

All for H.E. Peter Obi

Every lover of Nigeria knows the time to rescue Nigeria is now as there will be nothing left in a Nigeria with Atiku and Thiefnibu as President.

Funny people..
Always playing catch up as usual.
So reactive

Was this part of the agreement when you hired them in the first place. Is this not illegal?

Until Simon ekpa terms 9th and 10th as sit at home day.

No one needs to 'force' anyone into getting PVC since he won't be able to compel them to vote.

Well, it's his business and he can do as he likes provided the law isn't infringed upon.

Naija wahala no be here!

Abeg o. Make them pay Folake4u.

I'm loving this. Like i said a few minutes ago, it's professionals and educated ones and civil servants who would decide next year's election not miscreants and corrupt fellows who think their dollars would take them far. We're wiser now. The race has started. If you're a student currently at home, graduate but jobless and you're still following them in shouting awa l'o kan, you need to have your brain checked. Some half dead politicians are coming out from a failed party to say they want to Govern Nigeria with their usual lies, but out of sentiments you want to vote them...are you okay?
As a yoruba man, me and my family, I'd vote the likes of Peter Obi. Apologies to nobody. Nigeria is sinking .
I hope someone could open a gofundme account so I can donate a token. Na house to house sensitization we go do.

It is time to get your PVC

You allow delegates present you to either choose sniper or ota-pia-pia and fully give the advantage to others to decide for you

You can imagine shoe shiners, fruit sellers and bike riders from the north all have PVC while you that is claiming that you're wise and educated doesn't

Get your PVC and choose wisely because it is your right

Most importantly, vote for Peter Obi for a better Nigeria

I only only pity the rettards who hire this hack jobs as their lawyers....a law firm going against the law. This is illegal and stupid.....and I hope they get sued. It's clear that a Peter Obi government would be a dictatorship where alternative views are systematically bullied and silenced, his supporters are beginning to act like fascists.

You have no right to determine anyone's political affiliation.
Will the same law firm allow their staff organize political rallies in the office?? If no, then you can't force anyone to participate in elections.


This is wickedness......















......and I love it

My brothers and sisters see this mumu company. What if it's my choice not to vote. Just say you're finding a way to sack some workers.

who are we voting emilokan and Ataku

Nigerians will suffer eh!

Stupid Nigerians your future is sold for 50millions and 25millions by some few old evil clowns


no hope in sight till year 3022 when everybody die of suffering