Explosive Showdown! Baruwa And Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) Clash Again In Fresh NURTW Legal War
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The leadership crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has escalated into a new legal confrontation after the Federal Capital Territory Police Command charged members of the faction led by Tajudeen Baruwa to court over an alleged attempt to retake the union’s national secretariat through what authorities described as “self-help.”
The latest development followed a police operation at the NURTW national headquarters in Garki, Abuja, where officers moved in to disperse Baruwa’s supporters shortly after they entered the premises on Monday. Reports indicate that several members were forcefully removed, while some key figures, including Baruwa himself, were taken into custody.
However, the union’s General Secretary, Suleiman Abdulkadir Musa, defended the actions of the Baruwa-led faction, insisting they acted based on a valid court judgment that granted them control of the headquarters. He referenced rulings from the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal which, according to him, affirmed Baruwa’s position as union leader.
Musa argued that the police charges were misplaced, stating that the faction only acted in line with the law to enforce existing judgments. He added that members were assaulted during the police intervention and that the matter would be addressed through legal channels.
The leadership dispute dates back to 2023, when internal disagreements within the NURTW led to rival leadership structures emerging. Both Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) and Baruwa have since laid claim to the union’s national presidency.
In March 2024, the National Industrial Court recognised Baruwa as the duly elected president, a decision later upheld by the Court of Appeal in November 2024, which ordered compliance with its ruling.
The latest clash is linked to differing interpretations of a more recent appellate ruling, which the Baruwa faction says reinforced its authority and justified its move to take control of the secretariat.
In response, MC Oluomo rejected the claims, insisting that the judgment being relied upon has already been appealed and that a stay of execution is in place. He maintained that he remains the legitimate leader and denied any wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, Musa dismissed the claim of a valid stay of execution, insisting that no such court order exists and that the faction is acting strictly within the law as affirmed by previous judgments.
