Oriontimes Newsroom| September 20, 2026
Party urges IGP to rein in NURTW factional leader, calls for security takeover of motor parks
The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has accused the factional National Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, and some elements within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of allegedly plotting to trigger a fresh wave of violence over control of motor parks.
The party, in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, alleged that the purported plan was being executed through individuals including Asiri Eniba, whom it described as a surrogate of MC Oluomo, with the objective of disrupting the state government's efforts to establish a new park management structure.
The allegations come amid heightened tensions surrounding NURTW leadership and motor park control in Osun following the killing of Accord chieftain and transport union figure, Lekan Ajagungbade, in Ile-Ife on September 13, 2026. The circumstances surrounding the killing remain subject to police investigation, while competing accounts have emerged over the events preceding the attack.
Accord alleged that MC Oluomo had previously issued a new leadership certificate to Asiri Eniba despite the tenure of an existing executive allegedly not having expired.
The party further alleged that Eniba was being encouraged to undertake activities capable of heightening tension across motor parks and frustrating the government's proposed park management arrangement.
Calling on the Presidency and the Inspector-General of Police to intervene, the party urged the police authorities to caution MC Oluomo against actions that could, in its view, further escalate the crisis.
Accord said Governor Ademola Adeleke's decision to suspend NURTW activities across the state's motor parks and introduce a state-managed park system was aimed at preventing further factional confrontation following the killing of Ajagungbade.
"The threat of factional warfare is still very on ground," the party said, arguing that this justified broad support for the establishment of a new motor park management system.
The party also condemned what it described as the "illegal and violent activities" of Asiri Eniba and alleged that they were being supported by MC Oluomo.
Accord commended the Commissioner of Police for efforts to maintain peace and called on security agencies to enforce the governor's directive that all NURTW factions vacate the motor parks.
It further urged the security agencies to immediately secure motor parks across the state to prevent any faction from attempting to take control and to avert another outbreak of violence.
The party's statement comes against the backdrop of continuing controversy over NURTW leadership in Osun. Following the killing of Ajagungbade, different actors have made allegations and denials concerning the circumstances of the incident, underscoring the need for security authorities to establish the facts through investigation.
Editor’s Note: The views and allegations expressed in this statement represent the position of the Accord Party and are reproduced as such. OrionTimes maintains its editorial independence and remains committed to balanced, fair and accurate reporting.
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