MC Oluomo has announced his intention to resume leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), despite a recent legal setback.
This marks his first public comment since the appellate court’s ruling that reaffirmed Ibikunle Baruwa as the NURTW president.
MC Oluomo, who was elected unopposed at the union’s zonal secretariat in Osogbo, saw his presidency nullified by a three-judge appellate panel.
The panel, consisting of Justices Hamma Akawu Barka, Nnamdi Okwy Dimgba, and Asmau Ojuolape Akanbi, upheld the National Industrial Court’s March 11 ruling that recognized Baruwa as the legitimate president.
The court also imposed a fine of N100,000 against MC Oluomo in favor of the respondents.
Following the ruling, human rights lawyer Femi Falana called on the federal government to immediately reinstate Baruwa and urged the Attorney-General and the Inspector-General of Police to enforce the court’s decision and recognize Baruwa’s leadership.
However, there has been no official statement from the federal government regarding the matter.
Despite the court’s decision, MC Oluomo took to Instagram to announce his return, stating he was “refocused, recharged, and ready to rock!”
He vowed to face challenges with determination, emphasizing that he was “unstoppable” and committed to making each day count.
Earlier this year, during his acceptance speech as President-elect, MC Oluomo had pledged to promote peace and unity within the union.
His son, Idowu Akinsanya (also known as King West), celebrated his father’s presumed victory on Instagram, posting a photo of MC Oluomo with President Bola Tinubu.
King West’s caption, “Nah, the country we dey control now, no be only Lagos again,” sparked mixed reactions, with some critics pointing to the unresolved leadership dispute.
Meanwhile, Ibikunle Baruwa, who has been confirmed by both the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal as the legitimate president, has not resumed office.
His social media accounts have remained silent regarding the court’s decision or his next steps. Baruwa, first elected president in 2019 and re-elected in August 2023, has stayed out of the public eye since the ruling.
As the leadership dispute continues, all eyes are on the federal government and NURTW stakeholders to address the situation and restore stability to the union.
