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The Osun State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has officially challenged the Osun State Government’s proposed park management arrangement in court.
The union has also appealed for the preservation of peace and order across all motor parks and garages in the state.
According to a letter written by the union’s counsel, Idrees Mikaheel, and obtained by our correspondent in Osogbo yesterday, the NURTW has instituted legal action challenging the constitutionality of the Osun State Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Law, 2026.
The suit also challenged the legality of directives allegedly issued against the union and its leadership.
The case, registered as Suit No. HRE/28/2026: National Union of Road Transport Workers & 7 Others v. Governor of Osun State & 3 Others, is currently pending before the High Court of Osun State.
Formal notifications of the pending suit have been submitted to key security heads, including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) for Zone XI, the Commissioner of Police for the Osun State Command, the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) Osun State Command, and the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The NURTW urged security agencies to take judicial notice of the pending proceedings and ensure that the status quo is maintained until the court delivers its verdict.
The union appealed to the agencies to refrain from enforcing any directives that could undermine the rights and lawful activities of its members while the matter remains sub judice.
Emphasizing its commitment to peace, the union stated that it seeks to prevent the ongoing disagreement with the state government from escalating into violence, confrontation, or unnecessary tension within motor parks and garages.
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It called on security personnel to remain professional, impartial, and vigilant to prevent any individual from taking the law into their own hands.
The NURTW maintained that its members and executives are law-abiding citizens exercising their rights as members of a legally recognized trade union.
It expressed deep concern over attempts to portray its executive members as criminals merely because of their legitimate union positions.
Citing the legal principle of status quo ante bellum and the necessity of respecting judicial authority, the union’s counsel referenced the landmark Supreme Court decision in Military Administrator of Lagos State v. Ojukwu (1986).
The ruling posited that both government authorities and law enforcement agencies must avoid self-help while matters are pending before a court of competent jurisdiction.
The union noted that choosing litigation over confrontation was a deliberate move to address grievances through constitutional and peaceful channels, safeguarding the relative peace enjoyed across the state’s transport sector.
In light of this, the NURTW called on its members, transport operators, park users, and other stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding while the judicial process runs its course.
Reiterating its stance, the union declared that the rule of law must prevail, the authority of the court must be respected, and the peace and security of Osun State must not be compromised by administrative or political disagreements.
The NURTW reaffirmed its dedication to peaceful engagement, lawful advocacy, and the protection of its members’ interests, while urging all stakeholders to exercise restraint and await the court’s final determination.
