Following the suspension of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos Council Chairman, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo, by the national body of the union, Akinsanya and all members of the union in Lagos State have withdrawn their membership from the national body.
Rising from a meeting at the State Secretariat, Agege, Akinsanya said all attempts for an amicable resolution of the crisis with the national body have failed.
He pointed out members have protested to Lagos State Government over the state of affairs in the union
“Being law-abiding and responsible citizens, we have decided to explore all avenues for peace in the interest of all, we will not support any action that can threaten the peace that we cherish so much in Lagos State.
“Therefore, I, Comrade Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, on behalf of the State Administrative Council (SAC), State Executive Council (SEC) members and the entire union rank and file members of the Nationai Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Council with over 200 Branches and Zones hereby resolve to immediate withdrawal of our membership and operation from the National body of NURTW for peace to reign in Lagos State and to write the Lagos State Governor, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation (MOT) and other relevant agencies about our decision,” he said.
Recall that the national NURTW body accused Oluomo of misconduct, insubordination, and inciting members of the state chapter against the apex body.
The letter of suspension signed by the General Secretary for the national body of NURTW, Kabiru Yau partly read:
“Your suspension is sequel to sustained acts of insubordination and gross misconduct coupled with your clandestine plans to instigate crisis and unleash mayhem on any branch or branches of the union in Lagos state that refuses to obey your order or instructions not to accept directives from the national headquarters of the Union.”
