Shun Baruwa’s propaganda, South-West NURTW warns members

Shun Baruwa’s propaganda, South-West NURTW warns members

…appeals to Oyo, Osun govs to lift suspension on union activities 

 

The leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the South-West has urged its members to disregard any misinformation and propaganda from the union’s former President, Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa.

This resolution was reached during the zonal council/stakeholders meeting at the zonal council secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State.

The zonal Secretary, Comrade Adesina Olayioye, signed the resolution.

It states, “We urge all members in the South-West (Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, and Lagos states) to disregard any misinformation and propaganda from Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa and instead rely on official communication channels for accurate information from the National Headquarters.”

The leaders also agreed to support the ongoing legal process and await the Court of Appeal’s determination on the leadership matter, stating that the zone could not conduct its zonal delegate conference until after the determination of the case in the Court of Appeal.

It stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law and due process.

The meeting resolved that the zonal council would continue to provide leadership and guidance to members in the region while ensuring uninterrupted union’s activities and operations.

The meeting also appealed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to lift the suspension on the union’s activities in their respective states, promising to maintain peace and tranquility in the states.

Speaking at the meeting, Acting General Secretary Comrade Kayode Agbeyangi, said the outcome of the meeting had shown “the South-West NURTW reaffirmed its commitment to unity, peace and due process, promising that the National Headquarters of the union would continue to provide necessary updates and information regarding the affairs of the union.”