The Ogun State Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission, Hon. Morakinyo OgoOluwa Akinleye, has cautioned political actors and their supporters against engaging in campaigns of calumny as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

Akinleye urged aspirants, party leaders and supporters to ensure that political engagements remain free from hate speech, ethnic or sub-ethnic bias and inflammatory rhetoric. He stressed that campaigns must be conducted with decorum, substance and strict respect for the rule of law, with emphasis placed on developmental priorities.

In a statement made available to Global Tribune on Wednesday, the State Ombudsman warned against turning elections into platforms for personal attacks, character assassination or misinformation. According to him, such practices weaken democratic institutions and erode public trust in governance.

He encouraged candidates to focus on presenting quantifiable, people-oriented programmes, articulating clear manifestos and participating in constructive debates that directly address the needs and aspirations of Ogun State residents.

The statement further noted that Ogun State has built a reputation as a centre of intellectualism, progressive thought and political maturity within the Nigeria.

“The electorate of Ogun State deserves campaigns built on ideas, not insults; on programmes, not propaganda; on vision, not violence. Campaigns must be inclusive and devoid of ethnic or sub-ethnic prejudices,” the statement read.

Reiterating the call for civility, Akinleye emphasised that elections must not be reduced to battlegrounds of divisive rhetoric or misinformation, as such tactics diminish public confidence and undermine democratic values.

He concluded by urging candidates to engage voters through measurable plans, constructive discourse and issue-driven campaigns capable of strengthening democratic culture ahead of 2027.