Lack of freedom of expression give rise to graffiti

THE past general elections have seen the rise of a new form of communication – graffiti  — which is often spray painted on public walls by people wishing to express underlying social and political messages, albeit under the cover of darkness.

BY NUNURAI JENA,OWN CORRESPONDENT

The just-ended July 31 elections was no exception with several buildings, public and private infrastructure left painted with political, economic and social messages mostly from opposition party activists.

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