The controversial election of the giant Dockworkers Union hangs in limbo after a section of candidates moved to court to stop it.

Led by Mombasa Member County Assembly for Mikindani Ward Juma Benson Thoya the disgruntled candidates moved to court to stop the union election to be held day after tomorrow.

They made an application filed on notice of motion through counsel Gichana Omwando at Employment and Labour Ralations Court under certificated of urgency.

They argued the constituted DWU election board under chairlady Alice Tabu was illegal.

They said the forthcoming election lacks a level playing field with an agenda to rig the outcome of the polls.

They argued in their application the entire process to appoint an election board is flawed and it was not credible and transparent.

The application is against Martin Ondo, embattled Secretary General Simon Sang and outgoing Treasurer Joseph Makero and including the DWU as respondents.

Speaking outside the union headquarters after serving the union secretariat, Abdullah Siyati said they were going into the polls blindfolded.

He told journalists he got his clearance certificate two days to the election which is against the union constitution.

“We are supposed to have 21 days of campaigns after being cleared to vie for elective posts,” he pointed out.

Kamga Maganga and Omar Masumbuko who are interested parties in the suit argued they have never been involved in the election process even during the last minutes.