NURTW Leadership Crisis: Court Sacks MC Oluomo Affirms Baruwa

NURTW Leadership Crisis Ends as Appeal Court Sacks MC Oluomo, Affirms Baruwa as Legitimate President.

iexclusivenews – The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has officially removed Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, from his position as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

The court’s decisive ruling affirmed Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legitimate leader of the influential transport union.

NURTW Leadership Crisis: Key Court Decision Details

The landmark ruling, delivered by a distinguished three-member panel comprising Justice Hamma Akawu Barka, Nnamdi Okwy Dimgba, and Asmau Ojuolape Akanbi, upheld the earlier judgment of the Industrial Court from March 11, 2024. The appeal court’s decision, documented under Appeal No. CA/ABJ//CV/293/2024, effectively settled the ongoing leadership tussle within the transport union.

This online news media The court systematically dismantled the appeal filed by Najeem Usman Yasin, Tajudeen Agbede, and their associates, who had challenged the Industrial Court’s initial decision recognizing Baruwa’s presidency. In a unanimous decision, the appellate court found the appeal lacking in merit and subsequently dismissed it, further solidifying Baruwa’s position as the rightful NURTW president.

However, in an additional blow to the appellants, the court ordered them to pay N100,000 in damages to the respondents, emphasizing the serious nature of the legal proceedings and their outcome. This financial penalty serves as a deterrent against frivolous challenges to established leadership structures.

NURTW’s Current Leadership Situation

The ruling comes at a crucial time when MC Oluomo had recently been elected and sworn in as the National President of the Union. The court’s decision effectively nullifies this appointment, creating a clear path for Baruwa’s legitimate leadership.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, President Baruwa strongly condemned MC Oluomo’s actions, characterizing them as a “blatant disregard and disrespect for the rule of law.” He further emphasized that such actions constitute an affront to the judiciary system, highlighting the importance of maintaining legal order within the union’s affairs.

Implications for NURTW’s Future

This ruling marks a significant turning point for NURTW’s organizational structure and governance. The court’s decision is expected to:

• Restore stability to the union’s leadership
• Strengthen the rule of law within transport union operations
• Set a precedent for future leadership disputes
• Ensure proper administrative procedures in union affairs

Moving Forward

The resolution of this leadership crisis provides an opportunity for NURTW to focus on its primary objectives of improving transport workers’ welfare and contributing to Nigeria’s transportation sector development. Under Baruwa’s confirmed leadership, the union is expected to implement reforms and policies that will benefit its members and the broader transportation industry.