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Stop blaming police, NURTW scribe replies NLC over union’s crisis
Stop blaming police, NURTW scribe replies NLC over union’s crisis
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) led by Tajudeen Agbede has asked the Nigeria Labour Congress to stop blackmailing the police for detaining the former president of the union, Alhaji Tajudeen Baruwa.
It said on Saturday that the NLC’s indolence and lack of concern at the initial stage of the problem allowed the crisis to linger.
Acting General Secretary of the NURTW, Comrade Kayode Agbeyangi, stated this while reacting to a statement on Friday credited to the NLC in which the Congress blamed the police for the recent bloody clash in Abuja involving members of the union that led to the loss of a life.
The NLC condemned the police for arresting and detaining the former president of the union, Tajudeen Baruwa, whom the police accused of culpable homicide.
But reacting to the NLC outbursts on Saturday, Comrade Agbeyangi expressed disappointment with the leadership of NLC for coming out with such a statement.
He said the failure of leadership of the NLC to tackle the problems at the initial stage was responsible for the union’s internal crisis.
Part of the NURTW statement read, “This problem started about two years ago, the aggrieved members wrote series of letters to the NLC to intervene, but they were ignored.
“Some of these aggrieved members were expelled by Baruwa administration. Our people complained to the NLC, but nothing was done.
“When the aggrieved could not get attention of the NLC, they went to court to seek justice. Members from South-West approached the court to determine Baruwa’s eligibility for a second term in office.
“The court adjourned hearing on the matter till October with an order that all the parties in the case should maintain status quo. But Baruwa ignored the order and started organising kangaroo delegate conference.
“We brought all these illegalities to the attention of the NLC, but they turned deaf ear to the matter.”
Agbeyangi said the NLC was supporting Baruwa despite the fact that all his actions negated trade union standards
He said, “I want to challenge the NLC to tell the whole world which body supervised the Baruwa’s so-called delegate conference? Were journalists (print and electronic) invited to cover the event? Is it proper to hold such event at dead of the night?”
On the recent arrest and detention of Baruwa, Agbeyangi commended the police for doing a good job.
“It is unfortunate that the NLC has taken their support for Baruwa to another level that has blindfolded their sense of justice and fairness.
“They succeeded in ensuring that police vacated the union’s environment last week. Baruwa came out to inform the whole world that he would shell blood.
“And true to his threat, some hired thugs bombarded our secretariat and in the process a member was killed and some were wounded. And the police after investigation invited some people and those suspected to be involved in the violence were detained with the possibility of charging them to court. Unfortunately, the NLC is condemning the police for doing their jobs. The questions is: Does NLC expect the police to fold their arms and watch hoodlums take over the space?”
The NURTW scribe explained that the majority of union members aligned with the current leadership of the union under Alhaji Agbede.
“I want to inform the NLC that our people in the NURTW have moved past the Baruwa issue. What we doing now is how to organize a proper delegate conference that even the NLC will be proud of, not a kangaroo one organised in the dead of he night,” he stated.
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I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has explained his decision to challenge his impeachment in court, saying it is a stand to strengthen Nigeria’s jurisprudence and to protect the office of the Deputy Governor from future disrespect.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Shaibu emphasized that his legal battle is a message to both Governor Godwin Obaseki and other politicians about the need to respect the office of the Deputy Governor. Shaibu stressed that his goal is to ensure that no Governor undermines this institution again.
“Democracy has come to stay in Nigeria, though it has its challenges. I’m fighting to enrich our jurisprudence, as this situation shows the need for democratic principles,” Shaibu said. “Some individuals in politics are not democrats; they have no place in a democratic setting.”
Shaibu highlighted the importance of holding democratic institutions accountable, saying, “I’m committed to fighting anti-democratic tendencies in Edo State. We’re in court, with the next hearing on November 25, and I want people to understand: there’s no time limit on addressing criminal acts. We’re pursuing this to the end to set a precedent in Nigerian jurisprudence.”
He added, “This isn’t about election timelines; it’s about ensuring accountability. We need to send a clear message to future governors who might be tempted to act like dictators. This battle is also to elevate the office of the Deputy Governor nationwide.”
Shaibu underscored the importance of mutual respect between the offices of the Governor and Deputy Governor, as well as other government roles, such as the President and Vice President, and the Speaker and Senate President. He stated, “No governor should disrespect the Deputy Governor’s office, and vice versa. The Governor’s office cannot function without the Deputy Governor, and the same is true in reverse.”
Shaibu further asserted his confidence, stating, “I know Governor Obaseki won’t be resting easy as his tenure ends, while I sleep well because I’m on the side of the law. When you uphold the law, it will always support you. For those who don’t, it eventually catches up with them.”
I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
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Two-year-old girl raped to death in Bauchi
Two-year-old girl raped to death in Bauchi
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Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested two men for stripping, fl0gging, and dehumanising two teenagers over alleged fowl theft.
The spokesperson, DSP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
According to Ukandu, the arrests followed the circulation of a viral video on social media depicting the incident.
The incident occurred in November 2023 at Ojiegbe Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state but the video resurfaced this week, eliciting outrage.
In the viral video, the two teenagers were str!pped, b€aten and made to undergo other dehumanising treatments.
The teenagers were then paraded n@ked around the community with the fowls they allegedly stole.
“The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday, the primary suspects in a disturbing viral video where two teenage girls were stripped, flogged, and dehumanised,” the statement read.
“Upon assuming office, CP Anthonia A. Uche-Anya, fdc, emphasised the need to eradicate trial by ordeal, jungle justice, and self-help in the criminal justice system.”
She reaffirmed the command’s commitment to rooting out such practices in Ebonyi State with the support of stakeholders.
She further assured that those involved will face the full force of the law for their heinous actions.
Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
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