National Union of Road Transport Workers
اضافة الى المراجعة تابعملخص
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تاريخ التأسيس 21 نوفمبر، 2012
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المجالات الوظيفية وظائف أصحاب العمل
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الوظائف المنشورة 0
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شاهد 16
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MC Oluomo elected NURTW national president – Daily Trust
MC Oluomo’s Controversial Rise: From Transport Union Leader to National NURTW President
In an advancement that has actually triggered both event and issue across Nigeria’s transportation sector, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has actually emerged as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) following an agreement election by union stakeholders and delegates.
The election, which happened at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun roadway in Osun State, marks a significant milestone in the controversial figure’s profession trajectory while raising severe concerns about the intersection of transportation unions and political power in Nigeria.
The Rise to Power
Delegates from 4 South-West states– Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti– participated in the election, which saw MC Oluomo as the sole prospect.
The procedure was monitored by the acting National President of the union, Aliyu Issa-Ore, represented by Mrs. Adedamola Salam, Head of Finance from the National Headquarters in Abuja.
The election likewise led to the appointment of Tajudeen Agbede as Vice President of South-West and Akeem Adeosun as trustee from the zone.
In his acceptance speech, MC Oluomo required unity within the union, specifying, “I have actually forgiven everybody who upset me, and I wish those I angered would forgive me also. This is our union, and we must be committed to its conservation. We will not enable anybody to ruin our means of livelihood.”
A Controversial Past
However, MC Oluomo’s ascension to the nationwide presidency features considerable luggage and controversy.
Allegations of violence, political intimidation, and the weaponization of transportation union structures for political functions marked his tenure as the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of NURTW.
Most notably, during the 2023 general elections, MC Oluomo got national attention for his controversial function in election-related violence and citizen intimidation.
He was caught on video making threats against Igbo citizens in Lagos State, cautioning them to either vote for the judgment All Progressives Congress (APC) or remain at home. While he later claimed the declaration was a joke made to a pal nicknamed “Iya Chukwudi,” the event caused widespread condemnation and calls for his arrest.
The aftermath of his dangers emerged in election day violence, where political goons supposedly conducted civil-war-era-style “eye tests” to recognize Igbo voters, avoiding many from exercising their democratic rights. These actions resulted in the creation of a petition calling for international travel restrictions versus him, citing his role in prompting ethnic violence.
Opposition and Concerns
The Concerned Transporters in South West of Nigeria, a group of transport workers, has emphatically opposed MC Oluomo’s rise to power. In a communique signed by Comrade Taiwo Ariyo and Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim, the group cited his questionable management design and alleged use of union resources for individual gain as significant concerns.
The group stated, “MC Oluomo’s management design is undesirable. He utilized union resources for individual gain, neglecting members’ welfare.” They also raised issues about his capability to effectively lead the national body, indicating his history of conflicts with previous leaders and his questionable management design.
The NURTW’s Evolution
The NURTW, formed in 1978 as a successor to the Nigerian Road Transport Union, has actually developed from a basic trade union into a powerful political force. With almost 2 million members, the union has actually ended up being deeply embedded in Nigeria’s political landscape, frequently working as a crucial grassroots mobilization tool for politicians.
The union’s structure, which extends from major cities to remote areas, has actually made it an attractive partner for political actors seeking to develop control over local neighborhoods. This has actually resulted in transforming what was originally a transportation employees’ union into what some critics refer to as an advanced network for political mobilization and, sometimes, intimidation.
Political Influence and Violence
MC Oluomo’s increase exemplifies the complex relationship between transportation unions and political power in Nigeria. As documented in different reports, he has actually contributed in the Southwest’s political campaigns and mobilization efforts, including noteworthy involvement in the 2018 Osun State governorship election and subsequent political contests.
His methods of operation have actually typically been criticized for blurring the lines in between legitimate union activities and political thuggery. Throughout the 2023 elections, his organization was implicated of interrupting ballot systems and daunting citizens, particularly those viewed to be opposition fans.
Legal Challenges and Institutional Response
The questionable nature of MC Oluomo’s management has led to numerous legal obstacles. Notable among these was a court order during the 2023 elections that avoided INEC from engaging his services to disperse election products in Lagos State, highlighting concerns about the politicization of necessary electoral processes.
Future Implications
As MC Oluomo presumes the national management of the NURTW, concerns remain about the union’s future direction and function in Nigeria’s political landscape.
While his fans celebrate his capability to maintain order and structure within the transportation sector, critics worry about the prospective across the country expansion of what they view as a dangerous fusion of transport union power and political influence.
The appointment likewise raises wider questions about the requirement for reform within Nigeria’s transport union structure and the relationship between labour unions and political power.
As the country continues to come to grips with concerns of democratic combination and ethnic harmony, the role of prominent union leaders like MC Oluomo will likely stay a subject of intense argument and examination.
This advancement functions as a critical moment for reflection on the state of Nigeria’s democratic institutions and the impact of non-state actors in the country’s political procedures.
As MC Oluomo starts his tenure as National President, his actions will be closely enjoyed by fans and critics alike, with considerable implications for the transport sector and Nigeria’s broader political landscape.