The Political Ombudsman is calling on officials of political parties and supporters, to remove demeaning and distorting posts from social media.

In a statement, the Office of the Political Ombudsman said officials and supporters should put forward material that will help the leaders to arrive at the best course of action for Jamaica and to increase the welfare of all Jamaicans.

It says, social media is a part of the public space and political parties, officials and surrogates are not immune to findings of defamation, incitement, malice, provocation, volatile confrontation or increased tension as a result of their posts.

It further notes that the language, product, actions and reactions on a social media platform must be responsible and just as accountable as in other media spaces, notwithstanding the fact that faces are hidden by a screen.

The statement highlights that Jamaica’s political parties committed to the agreement and declaration on political conduct, signed in 2005.

It outlines that by signing it certifies candidates and elected officials accept a duty to improve the country’s politics for its people.

In the meantime, the office is applauding the recent meeting of the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader to discuss national security.

It says the other meetings proposed require from the party leaders and teams, wisdom, restraint, good listening and respect for those who are not at the table.