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Court Nullifies Chevron PENGASSAN Elections, Orders Fresh Poll Within 30 Days
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The case, marked NICN/LA/214/2025, was filed by seven members of the Chevron Branch: Sunday Ebulu, Ete Oyegbanren, Edwin Koloh, Samuel Akinfe, Fola Oyinbo, Alaba Fadola, and Jeremiah Odior.
The dispute arose after the CWC dissolved the Chevron Branch Executive Committee (BECOM) and the Chapter Executive Committees (CECOM) on October 8, 2024, following a controversial vote of no confidence against the branch chairman.
In her ruling, Justice Damachi agreed with the claimants, declaring that the dissolution of the Chevron Branch executive and chapter structures by the CWC was unconstitutional, null and void.
Therefore, the court confirmed that the 2017 Chevron Branch bye-laws, as reviewed in February 2022, remain valid and in force.
The court directed PENGASSAN to hold new, fair elections for the Chevron Branch within 30 days, in full accordance with the union’s constitution and the existing Chevron Branch bye-laws.