Stakeholders Advocate Ethical Social Media Use for 2027 Elections

At the Ogun State Progressive New Media Summit held on Thursday at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, stakeholders urged for a more ethical, strategic, and professional deployment of social media by political communicators ahead of the 2027 general elections. Communication consultant Bolaji Adeniji, who delivered the keynote address titled “New Media Imperatives for the 2027 General Elections,” stated that the summit aimed to recalibrate Ogun State’s new media ecosystem through collaboration and value-driven communication.

He described the summit as the first of its kind in the state, focusing on building a coordinated online presence to enhance public perception and facilitate communication between leaders and the electorate. Adeniji stressed the importance of structured communication strategies and called for political principals to support media teams effectively.

Legal practitioner Adebayo Adekoya warned against the publication of false information on social media, highlighting potential legal repercussions for both original publishers and those who share defamatory content.