The Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, has dissociated himself and the union from a recent incident involving the arrest of one of his loyalists in connection with the death of an individual.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Sego said he was “deeply bitter and disappointed” that someone he once trusted could be involved in such an act. He stressed that the suspect’s actions were personal and did not in any way represent the NURTW.
“The NURTW does not condone violence or any unlawful act. His actions are his alone. Anyone with evidence suggesting otherwise should present it to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for proper investigation,” the statement read.
The union leader called on law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure justice is served, adding that after the legal process, the suspect would also face the union’s internal disciplinary procedures.
Sego also used the opportunity to caution NURTW members, noting that loyalty or closeness to him would never shield anyone from accountability for unlawful conduct.
“I have always pledged to be a loyal party man and will never act against the interests of the party or the government. No one should mistake loyalty to me as a license to break the law,” he said.
Expressing sympathy for the bereaved family, the Lagos NURTW chairman extended his condolences and encouraged them to reach out to the union for support. He prayed for strength and comfort for them during the difficult period.
Sego further appealed to bloggers and social media users to avoid tagging him in posts linking him to the incident, describing such reports as “misleading and unfair.”
He reaffirmed the Lagos State NURTW’s commitment to the welfare of its members, the safety of citizens, and respect for the rule of law.
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