Tajudeen Baruwa has officially taken control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) national secretariat in Abuja on March 23, 2026, following a protracted leadership tussle. This significant move dislodges Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, from the presidency of the union.

Baruwa’s takeover was backed by two court judgments affirming his position as the duly elected president of NURTW. The National Industrial Court had previously recognized Baruwa’s presidency, a ruling that was upheld by the Court of Appeal on November 8, 2024. The court also awarded N100,000 in costs against those challenging Baruwa’s leadership.

In a statement, Baruwa emphasized the peaceful nature of the takeover, stating, “Today, as you can see, we are taking over in a peaceful manner. This is not a forceful takeover but the execution of court orders.” His faction had notified the police of their intention to reclaim the secretariat, which they argued was in compliance with legal directives.

Despite the court’s backing, Baruwa’s faction faced resistance from supporters of MC Oluomo, indicating ongoing tensions within the union. Baruwa noted, “Their body language has not been encouraging despite repeated assurance that we are not going back to foment any trouble as we are a law-abiding union.”

The leadership crisis within the NURTW has been ongoing since 2024, when Baruwa’s faction first began to challenge Oluomo’s authority. The conflict has seen various legal battles, culminating in Baruwa’s re-election at the zonal delegates’ conference on May 24, 2023, and the quadrennial national delegates’ conference on August 23, 2023.

Baruwa expressed a willingness for reconciliation, stating, “We remain open to reconciliation, as we are a lawful organisation, not troublemakers. No one is above the law.” His comments reflect a desire to stabilize the union amidst the ongoing leadership disputes.

As Baruwa settles into his role, observers are keenly watching how this transition will affect the operations of the NURTW and the broader transport sector in Nigeria. The implications of this leadership change are yet to be fully realized, and details remain unconfirmed regarding the response of MC Oluomo’s faction.

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