Crisis Looms In Ogun Transport Union Over Alleged Interference From Politicians
ABEOKUTA — The peace and economic stability of Ogun State’s transport sector currently hang in the balance following an urgent petition by concerned leaders within the Ogun State Parks Management (PAM).
Stakeholders have issued a strong cry for help to the Ogun State Government and leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning of a brewing crisis that could lead to widespread destruction of lives and properties if left unchecked.
The agitation stems from what leaders describe as a deliberate move by politically connected actors to destabilize the existing operational structure governing motor parks and transit hubs across the state’s senatorial districts. Tensions have mounted over allegations that certain interests are maneuvering to alter administrative boundaries to favor one zone at the expense of another.
In a statement signed by “Concerned Central Leaders,” the group pointed out a glaring disparity in how transport management responsibilities are currently distributed across Ogun State.
According to the leaders, the Ogun East senatorial district already hosts five distinct transport unions operating within its jurisdiction, while Ogun Central was allocated just one operational structure.
Despite this existing imbalance, the single administrative allocation assigned to the Ogun Central senatorial district is now allegedly being targeted and tackled by rival interests. The group revealed that plans are actively underway to strip Ogun Central of its sole transport management structure and transfer control back to the Ogun East senatorial district.
PAM executives have strongly condemned the attempt, characterizing it as an aggressive, politically motivated scheme designed to orchestrate civil unrest. They warned that using the state’s transport ecosystem as a pawn in political maneuvers poses an immediate threat to public safety, commercial activities, and the livelihoods of thousands of transport operators.
Reminding party leadership of their political allegiance, the transport leaders stressed their vital role during past elections. They emphasized that union members across the state mobilized heavily to support the current administration, arguing that stripping Ogun Central of its rightful management responsibilities is a dangerous payback that undermines their loyalty and collective effort.
The statement particularly highlighted the political risk involved, noting that the timing of the crisis is extremely delicate as the state approaches another major election cycle. Union stakeholders cautioned APC leadership against taking any actions that could fragment party unity, disrupt grassroots mobilization, or jeopardize the political progress achieved in the state.
Drawing a clear historical parallel, the Concerned Central Leaders urged His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to recall a similar administrative miscalculation in the past. They reminded the Governor that splitting park management responsibilities in two and handing control over to Ogun East previously led directly to the ruling party losing seven House of Assembly seats in that very district.
The leaders recalled that those entrusted with the operations in Ogun East at the time had boasted about their political clout and ability to deliver electoral victory.
However, those promises ultimately failed, resulting in severe political losses for the APC in the district—a outcome the group warns could repeat itself if history is allowed to re-enact itself.
Concluding their petition, the Concerned Central Leaders called on Governor Dapo Abiodun and top APC chieftains to urgently intervene and arrest the situation before it degenerates into full-scale chaos.
They maintained that the key figures fueling the crisis are acting purely out of selfish interests rather than the overall welfare of the party or the peace of Ogun State.
