The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has expelled 11 officers and members while suspending 14 others over alleged violation of decisions and resolutions of the union’s National Executive Council.
The disciplinary actions were announced after an emergency NEC meeting held on May 18, 2026, in Lagos State.
In a communiqué signed by TUC President General, Festus Osifo, and Secretary General, N.A. Toro, the congress stated that the affected members were punished for alleged “flagrant disobedience” to directives and resolutions of the union.
According to the communiqué, the NEC had earlier directed the national secretariat to set up a disciplinary committee to investigate complaints against some officers, members, and affiliates accused of disregarding the congress’ decisions.
The committee was mandated to review the allegations, invite those involved for fair hearing in line with the TUC constitution, determine culpability where necessary, and recommend appropriate sanctions.
After reviewing the committee’s findings, the NEC approved the expulsion of 11 members from Lagos, Rivers, Enugu, and Bayelsa State councils.
Those expelled include Comrade Abiodun Aladetan, Comrade Gbolahan Kabiawu, Comrade Veronica Egbukichi, and Comrade Salau Oladele from Lagos State Council; Comrade Josiah Udoka, Comrade Emmanuel Onumbu, and Comrade June Danangogo from Rivers State Council; Comrade Ben Asogwa, Comrade Simeon Ejikemen Akaeme, and Comrade Igbokwe Joe Igbokwe from Enugu State Council; as well as Comrade Fefegha Muneneyi Edwin from Bayelsa State Council.
The congress stated that the expelled members immediately cease to function as officers or representatives of the union and are no longer permitted to use the TUC’s name, logo, documents, or financial instruments.
The NEC also approved the suspension of 14 officers from Lagos, Rivers, and Bayelsa State councils for two years with immediate effect.
Among those suspended are Comrade Martins Adesanoye and Comrade Idoka John from Lagos, Comrade Nnamdi Cosmos and Jacob Simon Idakwo from Rivers, alongside 10 others from Bayelsa State Council.
The TUC further directed government agencies, employers, labour centres, banks, affiliates, and security agencies not to recognise or engage the affected persons as representatives of the congress.
“The NEC reaffirms that discipline is indispensable to the survival, stability and integrity of any institution,” the communiqué stated.
“No personal interest, ambition or grievance should be allowed to supersede the collective interest, lawful authority, unity and progress of congress.”
The union also stressed that all members, affiliates, and state councils must continue to respect the TUC constitution and uphold the unity and authority of the organisation.
