Falana Demands Return Of Baruwa As NURTW National President, Says MC Oluomo’s Inauguration Illegal

By Akinwale Kasali

Femi Falana, SAN, has labeled the inauguration of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers,  NURTW, as illegal. He has, therefore, called for the immediate reinstatement of ousted Tajudeen Baruwa as the National President of the body.

It would be recalled that the Court of Appeal, last week, removed MC Oluomo from the position, identifying Baruwa as the NURTW National President.

Following the Appeal Court ruling which reinstated Baruwa as the National President of the Union, Falana has called on the Federal Government to promptly reinstate Tajudeen Baruwa as the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

In a statement issued on Monday, the senior Lawyer urged the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to enforce the decisions of the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal.

Falana recounted the violent events of August 2023 when armed assailants stormed the NURTW National Secretariat, which resulted in the death of a security guard and the unlawful removal of Baruwa from office. Despite the illegal takeover, Baruwa pursued legal action and won recognition as the legitimate President of the NURTW through the Courts.

He further explained that after Baruwa’s legal challenge, the National Industrial Court ruled in his favor on March 11, 2024, affirming Baruwa and his executive as the duly elected leaders of the Union.

When Baruwa’s opponents appealed the decision, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal on November 8, 2024, and upheld the Industrial Court’s ruling.

In light of these judicial decisions, Falana has called for the immediate action to restore Baruwa to his position as President in full compliance with the Court’s  judgments. He specifically appealed to AGF Fagbemi and IGP Egbetokun to ensure the lawful execution of the Court orders.