Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, is at the center of controversy following his removal as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) by the Court of Appeal. The court reaffirmed Alhaji Tajudeen Baruwa as the legitimate leader, dismissing MC Oluomo’s claim to the position. Despite the ruling, MC Oluomo announced his intention to continue in office, a move reportedly encouraged by a prominent government official, though specifics about this individual were not disclosed.
The court ruling marks the end of a legal battle over the union’s leadership, with Baruwa confirmed as the rightful president and MC Oluomo’s faction ordered to pay ₦100,000 in damages. However, MC Oluomo has vowed to persist, declaring himself “unstoppable” and focusing on his responsibilities at the union.
This development has sparked mixed reactions, especially given the influence of MC Oluomo’s political connections and the federal government’s silence on enforcing the court’s decision. Observers are now watching to see how the union and the government will resolve the dispute.
