TUC urges Bayelsa guber aspirants to respect electoral law
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has advised aspirants for the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa state to conduct themselves orderly and respect the electoral law.
State Chairman of the TUC, Tari Dounana, who gave the advice in Yenagoa on Tuesday in an interview, said that respect for the rules of the game would not only ensure peace, but ensure the much needed free and fair election.
Dounana called on aspirants under the PDP to respect the constitution of the country and support efforts to strengthen the nation’s democracy.
“Let us use this election to set good records for other states to learn.
“You know Bayelsa has been tagged as a violence state when it comes to elections; politicians should have this in mind and conduct themselves in a manner that will ensure peaceful and credible primaries,” the union leader stated.
He advised youth in the state not to allow themselves to be used for thuggery during and after the election.
Dounana said that he expects that someone with a “heart of goodwill” for the people would emerge as governor from the November 16 election.
“My prayer is that someone who can bring government closer to the people and promote good governance in the state and country at large will emerge as governor,’’ he said.
