NURTW Asks Tinubu To Prevail On Najeem-Led Group To Vacate Secretariat
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi to prevail on the former President of the union l, Najeem Usman Yasin, to vacate the union’s National Secretariat in line with […]
National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW)
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi to prevail on the former President of the union l, Najeem Usman Yasin, to vacate the union’s National Secretariat in line with the order of the court to avoid breakdown of law and order.
The President of the union, Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, stated this at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja,
Barrister Tolu Babaleye, NURTW’s lawyer, who spoke on his behalf, was reacting to the judgment of the National Industrial Court which affirmed Baruwa as validly elected President for the union for a second term.
Babaleye said: “We are aware of a video on social media where Alhaji Najeem Yasin gathered some people telling them that there is nothing the court can do.
“I want to sound a note of warning that Alh. Najeem Yasin should be aware there is a court order restraining him from interfering in the affairs of the union.
“We are using this opportunity to call on the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Federation, Minister of Labour and Employment, Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 7, FCT Commissioner of Police to give effect to the judgement of National Industrial Court recognising Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as valid and substantive elected President of NURTW.”
On his part, Baruwa appealed to the members of the union across the state to remain calm, adding that the relevant authorities would do the needful to ensure that the court is obeyed.