Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has announced the withdrawal of the Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) from the national body.

MC Oluomo made the announcement at the Lagos secretariat of the union on Thursday, according to PUNCH.

 “There has been some crisis in our umbrella body, NURTW. All attempts to have an amicable resolution have failed. In fact. We have protested to the Lagos State Government about the State of affairs in our Union,” he was quoted to have said.

“Being law-abiding and responsible citizens, we have decided to explore all avenues for peace in the interest of all, we will not support any action that can threaten the peace that we cherish so much in Lagos State. 

“Therefore, I, Comrade Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, on behalf of the State Administrative Council, State Executive Council members and the entire union rank and file members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Council with over 200 branches and zones, hereby resolve to immediately withdraw our membership and operation from the National body of NURTW for peace to reign in Lagos State; write to Lagos State Governor, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and other relevant agencies about our decision. 

“It is important to state that our action is in line with section 40 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), which provides as follows: ‘Every person shall be entitled to assembly freely and associate with other persons, and in particular, he may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any association for the protection of his or her interests’. This means that every person shall be entitled to join an association and exit freely without molestation. 

“In view of this and the crisis at hand, Lagos State Government is hereby invited to consider its white paper on Transport Union activities, 2004 section 5C, which states that the government should take over the management of any garage or motor park where there is a crisis until such is resolved by the consultative committee. 

“We hereby call on Lagos State Government to take over the running of the affairs of the union with the Constitution of a park management committee for motor garages and parks in the state, thereby ensuring peace and tranquility, pending the determination of the matter in the interest of the good people of Lagos State.”

Meanwhile, Abiodun Alabi, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has directed that security be tightened within the state over the suspension of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, by the apex body of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

In an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, Alabi said a directive for the deployment of operatives to all motor parks across the country had been issued to all area commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state.

Alabi said the order was necessary to curb any violence that might arise from the crisis rocking the NURTW, and assured Lagos residents of adequate security of life and property.

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On Thursday, MC Oluomo was suspended over alleged misconduct, insubordination, and incitation of members of the Lagos state chapter of the NURTW against the apex body.