ABEOKUTA — The emergence and approval of another transport union in Ogun state by Governor Dapo Abiodun has been described as an alleged plan by the governor to have grip of ‘criminals’ that could make 2023 election rigging easier for him.
This was the thought of a public analyst, Kolade Adeoluwa, who posited that there are indications that another leadership tussle may erupt in Ogun state following the emergence of the union known as Ogun state Bus Stations, Park and Garages Operations.
Recalled that the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun had through the ministry of transportation approved that OSMOS should join existing transport unions to run the affairs of park and garages across the state.
The Commissioner for Transportation in a letter signed by the Director for Public Transport and Commuter services, Engr. O.B.A Shokunbi also approved Mustapha Adewale known as Yaro as the chairman of the union.
The governor’s action has however been viewed by many as what could cause leadership tussle and crisis in the transport union in the state.
Findings have shown that there is indication of public unrest over the new transport union approved by the governor.
Adeoluwa insisted that the state does not need to approve the establishment of another transport union with the additional two already handling the affairs of the transport in the state.
Adewale Adefemi, a transport expert also condemned the approval of new union.
He said, “It is obvious that the governor does not like as this state is in peace. The governor is just looking for every means to ensure his victory.
“Having another transport union headed by someone that has been giving the state problem for over two years as Chairman shows how desperate the governor is.
“If care is not taken, there will be bloodshed in the state because those other unions won’t give them chance to operate. It is really not a good decision from the supposed chief security officer of our dear state.”
Many who spoke with our correspondent described the approval of the new transport union as an attempt by the governor “to use all available resources in ensuring his victory in 2023”.
They faulted the approval, accusing the governor of trying to bringing leadership tussle that could lead to bloodshed among the transport union in the state.
Some described the approval by the governor as “desperation move” by the Dapo Abiodun led administration to ensure its continuity in power beyond 2023.
