The Assistant Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ughelli North Branch B, Chief Akporobo Ighovoja, has criticized the alleged expulsion of the union Chairman Otovwodo Motor Park Comrade Solomon Esharive, over a leadership tussle.
Ighovoja who is also the Taskforce Head NURTW Ughelli North Branch B, Delta State, described the expulsion as baseless and unlawful.
He said: “I strongly condemn the publication aimed at defaming the character and integrity of our NURTW Ughelli North Branch B Chairman, Comrade Solomon Esharive.
“The union has a laid-down procedure for disciplining and sanctioning any officer found guilty of an offence. That responsibility lies solely with the State Council, not the unit executive members or the community where the Union operates.
“I call on the state and national officers to caution those involved in the character assassination of our Chairman. They should desist, as the matter is already before the appropriate authorities.
“Just as the community cannot interfere in the affairs of unions like NUT and NUPENG, it should not interfere with NURTW matters. The issue is being handled by the State Council.”
The State Council has invited all parties involved to appear before it on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Asaba to resolve the leadership tussle. Chief Ighovoja urged all stakeholders to await the outcome of the meeting.
