The threat of cyber-bullying in politics
Friday, April 04, 2025 | 110 Views |
While the internet has provided a platform for political networking, social interaction, and information sharing, it has also given rise to a serious and pervasive issue: cyberbullying.
Often associated with teenagers and young people, cyberbullying is increasingly affecting many people in political, social, and personal contexts. Unlike traditional bullying, which is confined to physical spaces, cyberbullying transcends geographical boundaries and infiltrates the personal lives of its victims through digital means, making it difficult to escape.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...