ABUJA — The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the committal of former RTEAN Secretary-General, Yusuf Ibrahim Adeniyi, to Kuje Correctional Centre for contempt of court.

The court also ordered Eriyo Osakpamwan into custody for continuing to present himself as National President of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria.

Justice O.Y. Anuwe, in a ruling delivered on February 24, 2026, found both men guilty of disobeying the court’s October 13, 2020 judgment.

The judge issued a bench warrant for their arrest and directed that they remain in custody until they purge themselves of the contempt by swearing affidavits confirming compliance with the court’s orders.

The court had earlier declared Osakpamwan’s claim to the presidency illegal, null and void, and restrained him from parading himself as RTEAN president.

Osakpamwan’s appeal was struck out by the Court of Appeal on July 29, 2025, prompting Justice Anuwe to hold that the 2020 judgment remains valid and binding.

The respondents filed no counter-affidavit to challenge the allegations, the court noted.

“Accordingly, I find the 1st and 2nd respondent guilty of disobedience of the orders of this court given in the judgment of 13th October 2020 and hereby commit them for contempt. Bench Warrant is issued against the 1st and 2nd respondents,” Justice Anuwe said.

“They are to be committed to Kuje Correctional Centre and detained in custody until such a time that they undertake, through duly sworn affidavits, to comply with the orders of this Court. Ruling is entered accordingly.”