The African Democratic Congress and former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, have petitioned the police over threat of violence by the chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mustapha Adekunle.

The petition, filed and submitted by Inibehe Effiong Chambers, was received by the command on Thursday following a viral video showing Mr Mustapha vowing to deal with NURTW members who fail to vote for the All Progressives Congress during the 2027 elections, and threatening that “what happened in 2023 would not be allowed to repeat itself in 2027″.

 “Our Clients’ attention has been drawn to the egregious actions of some members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), particularly MR MUSTAPHA ADEKUNLE (also known as SEGO), who is the incumbent chairman of the NURTW, Lagos State Council.

“In a viral video said to have been recorded on 25th September, 2025, Mr Sego is heard issuing express threats to anyone unwilling to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2027 presidential election. Though Mr. Sego’s messages were passed using a mix of Yoruba and a few English words, when translated to the English language, they convey chilling meanings,” said the petition.

Mr Mustapha was, however, said to have been summoned by the State Security Service thereafter, following the alleged threat.

In a statement on X on Wednesday, Mr Rhodes-Vivour said the submitted petition was to ensure it was in the public record in case the alleged threat is eventually carried out, adding that Mr Tinubu and the APC are only interested in using thuggery and violence to cover their incompetence.

Mr Rhodes-Vivour said, “Earlier today, the ADC submitted our petition to the police against Mustapha Adekunle of the NURTW. We did this for public record, so that in future it will not be said that we did not pursue civilised recourse to their aggression and intimidation.

“For over 24 years, the president and his Lagos APC allies have controlled this state. After more than two decades in power, they have no credible record of achievement to run on. Hence, they resort to mobilising paid or coerced gangs to stifle opposition, while their families continue to send their children abroad to enjoy the benefits of good governance elsewhere. Violence is the last refuge of incompetence. This Thugocracy must not stand. We are the many and they are the few. In due course, Nigerians will demonstrate that we are not cowards.”