29th September, 2011
Former chairman of the Lagos State council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Rafiu Akanni Olohunwa and other accused persons, were yesterday absent at the Ikeja Magistrate’s Court, when their case over breach of public peace resumed for hearing.
Olohunwa, the treasurer, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya a.k.a. MC Oluomo and nine others are standing trial for alleged breach of public peace in a widespread crisis over control of motor parks in Lagos.
But when the matter came up for hearing yesterday, only MC Oluomo was present, while Olohunwa and other accused persons shunned the court.
All attempts to speak with Olohunwa on phone proved abortive, but Oluomo, who is the union’s chairman in Oshodi, said he came to court because he believed no one is above the law.
“As you can see, I am here because I know that our trial was adjourned till today. I don’t know the reason why others are not present in court, but I know that nobody is above the law. I can’t speak for the others, but can only speak for myself,” he said, amid cheers from his teeming fans and supporters who had joined him in court.
He declined to speak further on the issue, saying, “I’m not in any position to say anything for now because, as you all know, the matter is in court.”
The case was adjourned till 30 November as the presiding Magistrate, A.O. Isaac, was said to have commenced his annual leave.