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FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Federal Government to reinstate Comrade Tajudeen Baruwa as the legitimate president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
Falana’s appeal follows the controversial inauguration of Alhaji Musliu Akinsaya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the union’s National President.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria described Oluomo’s election as illegal and urged compliance with court rulings affirming Baruwa’s leadership.
Citing judgments from the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal, Falana stated that Comrade Baruwa remains the recognized leader of the NURTW.
“In a judgment delivered on March 11, 2024, the National Industrial Court confirmed Comrade Baruwa and his Executive as the elected leaders of the NURTW,” Falana said.
He further noted that the Court of Appeal, in its November 8, 2024 ruling, dismissed appeals against Baruwa and upheld the earlier judgment.
Falana urged Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, to enforce the court rulings without delay.
“The Attorney-General and the Inspector-General of Police must ensure that Comrade Baruwa is restored to his office in strict compliance with the judgments of the courts,” Falana emphasized.
The NURTW crisis has sparked widespread debate, with legal experts and stakeholders calling for adherence to due process to resolve the leadership dispute.
