Political Ombudsman warns that political stakeholders who fail to clean up campaign materials by September 17 may face fines or prosecution

The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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The Political Ombudsman is reminding political stakeholders that failure to clean up campaign materials by next Wednesday, September 17, may see them facing fines, prosecution, recovery of clean-up costs, or forfeiture of campaign deposits.

In a statement, the Ombudsman reminded all political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents and supporters of their legal responsibility to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia following the September 3 elections.

It said all campaign materials, including posters, banners, billboards, murals, flags, stickers and ribbons, must be removed from public and private property no later than September 17 in keeping with the legal requirement for removal within 14 days of election day.

It advised all parties to organize removal crews by constituency or division, use safe methods and proper equipment, and avoid damage to poles, trees and structures.

They should also restore affected surfaces, including removing adhesives or repainting with the owner’s consent and document completion with photos and dates for accountability.

Members of the public are being urged to report campaign materials left in place after September 17 to the Ombudsman.

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