The crisis rocking the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has taken a new dimension following the expulsion of Musiliu Akinsanya.
The former Lagos State chairman of NURTW who is publicly known as MC Oluomo is a claimant to the national president position of the transport workers union.
The Southwest Zonal Chairman of NURTW, Olalekan Folorunsho disclosed that the membership of MC Oluomo has been revoked.
Speaking on Tuesday, Salami revealed that MC Oluomo forfeited his membership in 2022 after tearing his union identity card in protest against a disciplinary query issued by the national leadership.
“Our Constitution is clear. A returning member must submit a formal application to the national leadership, which is subject to approval.
“Such a person must also spend two years at the grassroots level before contesting for any position,” Salami stated.
It was noted that Akinsanya has not complied with the requirements of readmission, thereby rendering him ineligible to hold any office within the union.
Salami also used the opportunity to reaffirm the leadership of Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, whose presidency was recently validated by an Appeal Court ruling.
He urged the government to recognise Baruwa’s authority and denounced acts of disorder within the union.
“The NURTW in Osun State remains under Baruwa’s leadership. Gangsterism has no place in our union, and MC Oluomo should be called to order,” he emphasised.
This development marks the latest chapter in the NURTW’s ongoing internal power struggle.
Despite factions challenging Baruwa’s presidency, the court ruling offers a path toward resolving the disputes and restoring stability within the union nationwide.