The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW Lagos state chapter, Mustapha Adekunle aka Sego, has denied reports claiming he made inflammatory comments against opposition parties in the state,
Recall that on Thursday, October 2, the Labour party governorship candidate in Lagos state during the 2023 general election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, shared a a video on social media of Sego addressing members of his union. Read here
Sego in the video expressed his distaste at members of the union working against APC in the state, He stated that the state is an APC state and that nobody can change that fact, He warned that what happened in 2023 during the election will not repeat itself in the 2027 election.
GRV who shared the video, alleged that the NURTW leaders are inciting violence against members of the opposition in the state called on the DSS to take action. He went on to say that himself and members of the opposition will not be deterred by any threat from any person or groups of person.
Well, last night, Sego recorded a video in which he said he was invited to the DSS office for questioning and was granted bail afterwards. According to him, he was addressing his members about the rivalry in their union that needs to stop. He said he is a man of peace. He also mentioned that everyone has a right to associate with any one or group they so choose to associate with.
Speaking in Yoruba, he said
‘’Good day to everyone, wherever you may be watching from. I am Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, Chairman of the NURTW in Lagos State.
This afternoon, I was invited by the DSS over false allegations, claiming that I insulted some groups while addressing our members. These rumours are baseless.
I have always been a man of peace, and my messages are directed only to our members. Everyone has the right to associate freely and choose their affiliations, and I fully respect that. As we all know, there is always an enemy in every job, and we know where this is coming from. This is clearly an attempt to destabilize me and the NURTW in Lagos State.
I have just been released on bail and remain committed to peace, unity, and the progress of our organization. I also appreciate online bloggers for informing the public, but I strongly warn you not to be biased. Verify information before posting about me or the NURTW. Spread the truth, remain fair, and report responsibly.
Together, let us promote freedom of association, peace, truth, and unity in Lagos State.
Thank you, and may God bless us all.
Alh. Mustapha Adekunle Sego”
