Why Appeal Court Sacked MC Oluomo As NURTW National President

By Akinwale Kasali

The joy of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, has been cut  short following his sack by the Court of Appeal.

The Court annulled his appointment, upholding  an earlier judgment from the National Industrial Court, which recognized Tajudeen Baruwa as the legitimate leader of the Union.

It would be recalled that the Southwest Zone of the NURTW elected MC Oluomo during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference in Osogbo, Osun State last week elected

Following the election, he took office at the Union’s headquarters in Abuja.

However, on Friday, the Appellate Court’s panel of three judges rejected the appeal filed by MC Oluomo’s faction.

The decision awarded a fine of ₦100,000 against the appellants and confirmed Tajudeen Baruwa’s re-election.

The judgment solidifies Baruwa’s position as the NURTW president, countering recent moves to replace him.

The judgement reads, “This is an appeal against the judgment/decision of the National Industrial Court Sitting in Abuja, in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/263/2023 delivered on the 11th March, 2024 by Justice O. O. Oyewumi.

“Upon Reading the Record of Appeal compiled and transmitted before this court together with the respective briefs of argument;

“And After Hearing, O. I. Olorundare, SAN with F.T Sotikare, esq) Jimoh Balogun, Esq O. D. Emole, Esq I. Yunanah Esq) for the Appellants.

“Tolu Babaleye Esq with Adeniyi Adejoke Esq, Maku Oluwatoyin Esq, B. T Ataine Esq for the Respondents; it is hereby ordered that:

“This Appeal is devoid of merit and the same is hereby dismissed.”