Free National Movement (FNM) campaign signs have not only been vandalized but have been stolen, according to FNM Chairman Sidney Collie, who yesterday called for the supporters and leaders of all parties to put an end to the "immature and uncivil" behavior.
With the general election to take place next month, campaigning has intensified among all parties.
Campaign signs have been plastered along almost every major street in New Providence.
But recently, signs from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) and the FNM have been defaced. Photos of them quickly circulated on social media.
In a statement issued to the press yesterday, Collie said, "It has come to my knowledge that both the FNM and the PLP have had their campaign signs defaced or vandalized in recent days.
"Dozens of FNM signs were placed along West Bay Avenue late last week.
"As of today, the vast majority of those signs have not only been removed, but replaced with a PLP candidate's signs.
"Having heard a similar call for deference by (PLP Chairman) Bradley Roberts, I have no doubt that the PLP has unfortunately had many of their signs vandalized as well.
"Out of reverence to free speech, fair elections and, most importantly, respect for each other, I call upon the supporters and leaders of all parties to end these discourteous and immature tactics.
"Stealing or harming another's property, whether during an election or not, accomplishes nothing and only brings shame upon the perpetrator.
"I ask all party leaders, campaign organizers and party volunteers to do their due diligence in echoing this call for mutual respect.
"Bahamians deserve a government that acts nobly, responsibly and democratically and this must begin with each of us leading by example."
Collie's comments followed that of Prime Minister Perry Christie, who on Sunday urged opposition leaders to make a call to their supporters to "desist".
Among the billboards were those with the images of Seabreeze incumbent Hope Strachan, Golden Isles incumbent Michael Halkitis, and Progressive Liberal Party Long Island candidate Glendon Rolle.
A photo also circulated of a billboard promoting PLP St. Barnabas candidate Cheryl Bazard blocking the billboard of DNA candidate Gerrino Saunders.

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