Prior to the forthcoming Branches elections of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) , the President General of the Union , Francis Bunu Abi has urged all contestants and members of the Union to be on their best behaviour before and during the process.
The MWUN Head of Media, John Kennedy Ikemefuna, who made this known in a press release said Abi informed contestants and members to desist from placing Fliers, Banners, Stickers, Campaign of calumny, or images of any sort at the Quay Apron, Port Terminals, Jetties, Oil & Gas platform, On-Board Vessels and Union Offices nation wide.
The MWUN PG stated that contestants and members of the Union are free to exercise their rights but in adherence to the rules and regulations of the Union.
He emphasised that members and contestants maintain peace and order before and during the election process as offenders will be penalized.
“In as much as the Union recognizes the right of every member to participate or contest the Union’s elective positions, it’s imperative that contestants and members of the Union must abide by the rules of the Union by eschewing campaign of bitterness and to observe discipline, peace and decorum within the folds of the Union.
“Having said that, the Union will not hesitate to deal decisively or sanction any constant(s) or member(s) who flouts this standing order; as the Union will not compromise her peaceful status over whatsoever reason in the guise of elective positions campaign.”
