BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Prime Minister’s Office has been accused of directing its political staff to carry out an online hate campaign against the new majority opposition coalition.
A statement from the coalition yesterday called this alleged campaign as ‘insensitive, childish and desperate’.
The prime minister’s office has declined to respond to the coalition’s claims.
The group said it is irresponsible that political appointees have been advised by their leaders to spread messages of hatred, misinformation, and unfounded accusations against the new coalition group.
The statement adds that such conduct orchestrated from the PMO as a strategy reflects badly on the Prime Minister and his advisors.
“Rather than fostering unity, dialogue, and respect for democratic processes, these actions point to a troubling strategy rooted in division and intimidation,” the group said.
The statement said such approach is inappropriate and reflects a level of political immaturity that is unbecoming of national leadership.
“Hopefully such strategy is not endorsed by the Prime Minister through his PAs to incite and accuse fellow MPs on social media,” the statement said.
The statement said that at a time when the nation requires stability, transparency, and responsible leadership, resorting to smear campaigns and hostility signals desperation.
“It is unfortunate that hate messaging is part of a desperate government’s strategy that is clinging on to power with minority.
“The public deserves better. Leadership must rise above petty tactics and instead uphold the values of democracy, respect, and national unity,” the statement said.
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