Lagos PDP seeks withdrawal of NURTW over high levies on businesses 

Lagos State chapter chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Adedeji Doherty, has called for withdrawal of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state over alleged frustration of businesses. 
 
Doherty, who called on the state government to urgently make amends, alleged that the peace and tranquillity of the state had been truncated by activities of the union, through road blockages, unfair policies through high taxes and levies imposed on businesses, which had led to alleged frustration and closure of businesses.
 
The party chairman, who made the call at a virtual town hall meeting, said: “The NURTW needs to be withdrawn. They are exacerbating the plight of the people coupled with other levies, taxes and charges, which is suffocating many businesses. We need this government to rethink and make amends where necessary. We are open and ready to share ideas for the general well-being of the people. We need a society where there is peace and tranquility, talents development, equity, fairness and justice. The welfare of the masses is paramount to us.”