EPISTLE: UNMASKING THE GLADIATORS IN TRANSPORT UNION CRISIS IN OGUN, THE INSIDERS GAME

 

It is a knowing fact that the transport unions in Ogun State especially the car/bus section has been engulfed in crisis after the last gubernatorial election in the state. It is also an open secret that there have been a serious contention over the three transport unions not until recent that relative and easy calm returned, but it last for a while.

The issues initial involved stakeholders who put in their best to ensure peace and tranquility, and a measurable result was achieved, but one of the union leaders in the person of Alh. Ismailia Mustapha Adewale Yaro seems hell belt in confusion in the State as regards the Transport Unions matters. It was recent noticed that Yaro went ahead to bring in non State actors who suspected to be members of radical groups, in his bid and efforts to cause mayhem in the state.

Though, it remains to be seen if Yaro on his own could weather the storm alone without the help of an insider the government circle as there are unconfirmed speculation at some quarters that Yaro might have the backing of the SSG, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and such information is anything go bye, it a dangerous trend that must be stopped.

There are also complains in some certain quarters that Yaro have removed some prominent Union leaders who worked acidicously and contributed in no small measure for victory of His Excellence Prince Dapo Abiodun in the last guber election and replaced them with his hoodlums, who are suspected to be members of prescribed radical groups and his doing so in exchange for the havoc he uses them to cause in the state and intimate other stakeholders. Some sources claim that Yaro is only trying to destabilize Ogun State because he is not an indigene of the state and might relocate with the speed of light if eventually he succeeds in cause trouble in the State.

So, It is imperative at this junction, we appeal to our peace loving governor, His Excellence, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, MFR, to intervene in this matter and caution some of his political appointees who might involved and indirectly destabilizing the same government they are part of. And Yaro and his cohorts should put where they rightfully belong. 

As they say no price is too much for peace, and everyone involved should shady their sword and give peace a chance and avoid any act compable of causing unrest in our dear State.