The Online Media Professionals (OMP) in Ondo State has appealed to candidates vying for the vacant position of Akure North/South federal constituency by-election billed for February 26, to focus issue based campaigns rather than venturing into attacks and other form of hooliganism.
The charge is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Association, Hakeem Adebumiti and Secretary, Tope Adedeji.
It would be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC had earlier announced the date for the vacant seat following the demise of Hon. Adedayo Omolafe who was occupying the seat until his death in August last year.
OMP calls on the aspirants irrespective of their party affiliations to be modest in their campaign drives, shun violence or any fowl languages that could incite violence among the people.
The Association commended INEC for its prompt action and urged the electoral umpire to deploy all necessary materials needed to achieve a credible, unbiased, free and fair election.
OMP also appealed to security agencies not to take chances, rather they should consolidate on their good records of making the state and especially Akure North and South constituency a safe place during the poll.
The Association advised the electorate to come out and vote for their preferred candidate on February 26, without any chaos.