Source: Daily Post
The Osun State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has declared its intention to vote out Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 elections.
This decision was made during a meeting of the Osun NURTW leadership in Ilesa on Wednesday. Acting Chairman Kazeem Oyewale addressed reporters on behalf of the union’s Central Working Committee, stating that the move stems from Adeleke’s dismissal of union members upon taking office, which led to the implementation of a Park Manager system.
Oyewale criticized the treatment of union members by Adeleke’s administration since it began, pledging that every effort would be made to return the All Progressives Congress (APC) to power in 2026.
“Those suffering under Adeleke’s government are numerous, and our members are among them because he sacked them when he took office in 2022,” Oyewale said. “Anyone who sees the dismissal of workers must work diligently to ensure that he, too, is removed. Our members are fully prepared to ensure Adeleke does not return for re-election in 2026.”
He noted that the union was effectively disbanded when Adeleke assumed leadership, resulting in hundreds of members becoming jobless and idle.
While emphasizing the NURTW’s non-partisan stance, Oyewale stressed the need for members to align with a political party that recognizes their contributions and advocates for their welfare.
“We are committed to regaining our position as it was before this government, and we will support the party that respects us while in power,” he said. “I assure you that our status will soon be restored.”
Oyewale also addressed recent reports regarding former Osun NURTW Chairman Folorunso Salami, who allegedly changed political affiliations and led some union members to do the same. He reiterated that NURTW is a non-partisan organization representing law-abiding citizens in the road transport sector.
“We do not endorse the decisions made by the former chairman politically, as he has the right to make his own choices,” Oyewale stated. “Our council has no involvement in his political transition, and it’s important to emphasize that our union remains apolitical.”
He expressed confidence that the current stakeholders’ meeting would effectively address various concerns related to the former chairman’s alleged political affiliations.
