The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled that Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa is the rightful President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). This decision confirms an earlier ruling by the National Industrial Court on March 11, 2024, which declared Baruwa as the legally elected leader of the union.
The leadership struggle started after Musiliu Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, was inaugurated as the union’s President. Baruwa opposed this, saying it went against court orders. He pointed out that the union has rules for electing leaders, and these rules must be followed.
A panel of three judges dismissed the appeal by MC Oluomo’s supporters, saying it had no merit. They confirmed Baruwa as the lawful President of the union. The court also fined MC Oluomo’s group ₦100,000 for filing the case.
After the ruling, Baruwa asked the police and the Attorney General to make sure the court’s decision is respected. He said this will help maintain peace and order in the union.