The NURTW’s general secretary, Kayode Agbeyangi, stressed that the alleged takeover violated due legal process.
The appellate court held the ruling of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, affirming Baruwa’s re-election as union’s national president.
This escalation of force by the police further exacerbated the volatile atmosphere.
“The police will not fold its hands and allow the leadership feud between the two groups to degenerate into a breakdown of law and order.”
NURTW’s South-West zone has expressed readiness to unite and reconcile with all aggrieved member states that withdrew from the union.
The petitioner, Samuel Oyeterun, alleged that the NURTW chairman collected N5 million to facilitate MoU for the union members’ health scheme.
In March 2021, the Ondo government ordered an ‘indefinite suspension’ of activities of NURTW in the state, following a leadership tussle.
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has directed its members to continue to receive the old naira notes until February 10.
The vehicles and boats are to facilitate successful logistics delivery for the elections.
He said there was a need to caution union members against speeding to avoid road mishaps.
