ST ANN, Jamaica— The People’s National Party (PNP) is again expressing concern over alleged destruction of campaign materials.

Danishka Williams, PNP standard bearer for St Ann South West alleges that her campaign materials, including poster boards bearing her image, throughout the constituency have been repeatedly removed and destroyed.

She is now calling for the reinstatement of the political ombudsman.

“The absence of this office leaves a vacuum where political mischief can flourish without accountability,” she said.

Williams says the latest incident occurred on the night of a public event hosted by her opponent. Multiple poster boards, which she said were properly erected in accordance with campaign guidelines, were reportedly found to have been removed under what she describes as “suspicious circumstances.” Williams says this is not the first time such acts of sabotage have occurred.

“I have previously spoken to the sitting Member of Parliament regarding similar actions, and he assured me that this is not the type of politics he condones,” said Williams. “Unfortunately, it appears that this commitment to clean campaigning is not being upheld by all stakeholders involved in his campaign. It is a disgrace that my opponent would seem to benefit from—or turn a blind eye to—tactics that belong to a different era of political engagement, one I hope he isn’t trying to return to,” she said

Williams emphasised that her campaign has remained focused on engaging voters with integrity, issues-based dialogue, and respect for democratic traditions.

“In light of these ongoing acts, I am publicly calling for the reinstatement of the Office of the Political Ombudsman, a vital institution that once served as an independent arbiter to address political misconduct and preserve electoral fairness,” the candidate said.

She is urging all political actors—regardless of party affiliation or professional status—to elevate the tone of political engagement and respect the electorate’s right to hear from all voices, free of intimidation or interference.

It is the latest allegation of politically-related vandalism made by the Opposition.

In a statement on April 8, PNP General Secretary Dr Dayton Campbell called on the Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, to immediately cease and desist from what he described as the unlawful removal and destruction of PNP advertising boards