The crisis rocking the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW has taken a new dimension following the expulsion of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo from the union.
The Southwest Zonal Chairman of NURTW, Olalekan Folorunsho stated the membership of MC Oluomo has been revoked.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.
The former Lagos State chairman has not complied with these requirements, 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.
