Campaign Poster Removal in Kilrea saddens UUP candidate Norman Hillis
The removal of UUP election campaign posters in Kilrea illustrates that there are still some people who do not wish to embrace democracy, East Londonderry UUP Assembly candidate Norman Hillis has said.
Mr. Hillis revealed that many of his posters were taken down within hours of being erected in the town.
He said: “This type of action saddens me as it merely serves to indicate that there are people around who refuse to recognize fair play for all.
“Politics is all about democracy in action and trying to make life better for all the people of Northern Ireland.”
Mr. Hillis said his campaign workers had erected posters in Kilrea last Thursday and all but one had been removed almost immediately.
“I respect anyone’s right to stand for election and their entitlement to campaign in an honest and open manner. It is, however, regrettable that a tiny minority see it as their mission to deny candidates that right,” he added.