- Defiance of Court Order: Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya has assumed office as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) despite a Court of Appeal ruling that nullified his presidency.
- Court Ruling: The appellate court reaffirmed Ibikunle Baruwa as the legitimate NURTW president, upholding the National Industrial Court’s earlier ruling.
- Election Controversy: MC Oluomo was elected unopposed during an election at the union’s zonal secretariat in Osogbo, but his presidency was nullified by a three-member appellate panel.
- Call for Reinstatement: Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged the federal government to ensure the immediate reinstatement of Mr. Baruwa as the rightful president.
MC Oluomo’s decision to assume office despite the court ruling has sparked controversy, with many criticizing his defiance of the law. The Court of Appeal’s ruling was clear, recognizing Baruwa as the rightful president and awarding N100,000 in costs against MC Oluomo . Falana’s call for reinstatement emphasizes the need for the federal government to uphold the rule of law and ensure that the rightful leader takes office.
