Adeyanju settles MWUN, pioneer President’s feud after 23 years

The leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under Comrade Adewale Adeyanju on Wednesday brokered peace with the union’s pioneer President – General, Comrade Uzoije Ukaummunna at his residence in Lagos.

It would be recalled that the leadership tussle that engulfed the Union and the former President -General resulted in a face-off that had lasted for 23 years.

On Wednesday, however, Comrade Adeyanju who doubles as the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr Adeyanju with his entire executives decided that the protracted fuss be laid to rest so as to pave way for a reunion with one of its “founding fathers”, Comrade Uzoije Ukaummunna.

Comrade Adeyanju during the event praised Ukaummunna for his doggedness, resilience and tolerance during the turbulent period.

Adeyanju described Ukaummunna as a Workaholic Founding Father of note in the merger of the four unions in 1996; “whose vein runs with milk of meekness.”

“His generosity is unquantifiable as he brought a lot of innovations to the Union as its first President – General.

“t is on record that Comrade Uzoije purchased the property in Abuja that is today known as Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria Annex. This is one amongst the numerous legacies he left behind. And we are proud to say that he is our Pioneer President-General, ” Adeyanju said.

During the colourful peace meeting, Comrade Uzoije in company of his wife thanked Prince Adeyanju for breaking the jinx of years that has held a father and children bound.

They thanked the members of the Union for finding a space in their hearts to burying the hatchet; while praying also that he be forgiven, stressing that to err is human and to forgive is divine.

Dr Adeyanju responded in similar tone praying for both couple and wishing them a happy life in good health enmeshed in longevity.