King West, the son of the newly appointed National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), MC Oluomo, has lashed out at Nigerians who mocked his father following a viral video that showed the former Lagos State NURTW chairman’s portraits and personal items being thrown out of his Lagos office. The video, which circulated on social media, sparked a wave of criticism and ridicule directed at MC Oluomo, prompting his son to take to Instagram to address the situation.
In a strongly worded message posted on his Instagram story, King West urged Nigerians to “be wise and smart for once,” emphasizing that it is a natural transition for a successor to take over when a leader leaves office. He questioned the logic behind the expectation that his father would remain in the Lagos State office after assuming the role of the nationwide NURTW president.
“Y’all should be wise and smart for once! Immediately after a leader leaves office, a successor comes in. So, do you expect the president of NURTW to remain in the State office? That’s not possible!” King West wrote, expressing his frustration with the public’s reaction to the viral video.
He went on to clarify that the portraits and items seen being removed from the Lagos office were simply being relocated to MC Oluomo’s new office in Abuja, the nation’s capital. King West invited the public to visit them in Abuja, even providing instructions on how to obtain the address online.
After his short lived victory, MC Oluomo’s many portraits and other items cleared out of the office of NURTW National President following his sack by Court of Appeal 😭😭🧎🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/rWQ7mtTi6k
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) November 19, 2024
“All his things are packed out from his former office to his new office. Come to Abuja and you will meet us there. Get the address online peeps! Love and light great Nigerians,” he added, emphasizing the legitimacy of his father’s transition to the national leadership role.
The controversy surrounding MC Oluomo’s appointment as the National President of NURTW has been ongoing, with the Court of Appeal in Abuja recently declaring Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legally recognized President of the union. Tajudeen had contested MC Oluomo’s inauguration, arguing that it violated previous judgments by the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal.
However, MC Oluomo took to his Instagram page to debunk the reports of his removal, asserting his position as the rightful leader of the NURTW. The situation has sparked a heated debate within the union and among the public, with many questioning the legitimacy of MC Oluomo’s appointment and the subsequent events that have unfolded.
King West’s response to the criticism aimed at his father highlights the personal and emotional toll that the controversy has taken on MC Oluomo’s family. The young man’s fierce defense of his father’s position and the validity of the transition process underscores the complex dynamics at play within the NURTW leadership.
The viral video of MC Oluomo’s portraits and items being discarded from the Lagos office has only added fuel to the already contentious situation, with many Nigerians taking to social media to express their opinions and reactions. While some have criticized MC Oluomo and questioned his leadership, others have come to his defense, arguing that the transition is a normal part of the leadership change process.
As the controversy continues to unfold, the future of the NURTW and the stability of its leadership remains uncertain. The ongoing legal battles and public scrutiny have cast a shadow over MC Oluomo’s appointment, raising questions about the unity and direction of the union.
Despite the challenges and criticism, King West remains steadfast in his support for his father, urging Nigerians to approach the situation with wisdom and understanding. His message serves as a reminder that behind the public figures and controversies, there are families and individuals who are deeply affected by the events that transpire.
As the nation watches the developments within the NURTW closely, it remains to be seen how the leadership dispute will be resolved and what impact it will have on the union’s operations and the lives of those who depend on it. For now, King West’s impassioned defense of his father stands as a testament to the complex and often emotionally charged nature of leadership transitions and the public’s response to them.
