The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a public warning against the removal and destruction of political campaign materials, as reports of such incidents continue to emerge from communities across the twin-island nation.
According to Antigua Observer, the matter has been brought to the attention of Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers and the broader police administration, with individuals allegedly engaging in the removal and destruction of campaign materials in several areas.
Authorities are urging members of the public to cease such activities immediately, warning that those found responsible could face prosecution.
The warning comes amid what appears to be a heightened political climate in Antigua and Barbuda, with campaign materials a visible feature across communities. Police have not specified which political parties or candidates have been affected, but the issuing of a formal public warning signals that the incidents are widespread enough to warrant official intervention.
Residents are being reminded to respect the rights of political candidates and their supporters to display campaign materials, and that interference with such materials is a matter that law enforcement is actively monitoring.
