By Christian Ogbonna
Yenagoa – The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has advised aspirants for the Nov. 16 Governorship Election in Bayelsa to conduct themselves orderly and respect the electoral law.
The State Chairman of the TUC, Mr Tari Dounana, gave the advice in Yenagoa on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Dounana said that respect for the rules of the game would not only ensure peace, but ensure the much needed free and fair election.
NAN recalls that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed Sept. 3 for its primaries.
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.”
He advised youths in the state not to allow themselves to be used for thuggery during and after the election.
Dounana said that he expected that someone with a “heart of goodwill” for the people would emerge as governor from the Nov. 16 election.
“Someone that can bring government closer to the people and promote good governance in the state and country at large,’’ he said.