MC Oluomo has regained control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) secretariat in Abuja, reversing a brief takeover by rival Tajudeen Baruwa, according to Premium Times Nigeria. The dispute escalated after Baruwa led members to seize the secretariat on Monday, subsequently leading to his arrest by police along with six others involved in the clash, as reported by Premium Times and Punch Nigeria.
Following the retaking of the secretariat, MC Oluomo accused Baruwa’s faction of looting valuables from the union’s headquarters and declared that he remains the legitimate president of the NURTW, reaffirming his leadership despite the court ruling that Baruwa cited to justify his takeover. Punch Nigeria noted that Oluomo’s faction conducted an assessment of damage caused during the conflict.
The clash between the factions resulted in injuries to three people during the takeover attempt in Abuja, according to Punch Nigeria. The police have dismissed claims of gunshots fired during the incident, asserting that only restorative action was taken to resolve the dispute, as stated in official police communications.
Legal tension continues to mount as Baruwa’s lawyer has demanded the arrest of MC Oluomo and enforcement of court rulings concerning the NURTW leadership, highlighting unresolved disputes within the union. This development underscores the ongoing power struggle that challenges the stability of the NURTW.
Observers will be watching closely for further court rulings and police actions related to the conflict, as well as potential negotiations within the union to resolve leadership issues that have led to repeated disturbances at the national secretariat. The outcome will significantly impact the governance and operations of the NURTW nationwide.
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