The latest resignation of Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly referred to as MC Oluomo, from his place as Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Nationwide Union of Street Transport Employees, has delivered to gentle an influence wrestle that had the potential to escalate right into a full-fledged battle amongst transport unions in Lagos.
In a strategic transfer to stop this brewing battle, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu brokered a decision between key stakeholders, resulting in important adjustments within the union’s management.
The decisive intervention of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu performed an important position in diffusing the strain inside the NURTW in Lagos.
The governor, alongside key officers akin to Chief of Workers Tayo Ayinde, Commissioner for Transportation Sola Giwa, and different high-profile figures, facilitated a gathering on the Authorities Home, Alausa, Ikeja, on January 1, 2024.
Throughout this assembly, MC Oluomo formally introduced his choice to resign from the place of Chairman.
Studies have it that MC Oluom had initially refused to go away the mandate of Lagos management due to the profitable nature of the union’s enterprise within the state.
MC Oluomo’s announcement to cede energy to Mustapha Adekunle, popularly referred to as Seego, the present Treasurer of the union within the state, marked a major shift in management.
Wearing white native apparel, MC Oluomo expressed his willingness to contest for the place of NURTW President, with the adjustments set to take impact earlier than the top of January 2024.
Sources revealed that MC Oluomo’s choice to step down was influenced by varied components, together with strain from highly effective mates and influential figures in Lagos, notably Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi. Elegushi was stated to have personally instructed Oluomo to step down or face imminent embarrassment from his loyalists. READ MORE