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‘APC behind Abia campaign billboard fees’ – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind the controversial campaign billboard fees introduced in Abia State.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Okonkwo alleged that the decision to impose fees of N200 million for presidential campaign billboards and N150 million for governorship campaign billboards was orchestrated by the APC.
He further claimed that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, allowed himself to be used by the APC in implementing what he described as excessive charges on campaign billboards across the state.
“It’s unfortunate that in Nigeria, the ruling party has made it impossible for the opposition to strive. In Abia State, you are hearing a huge amount for you to put up your billboards for N200 million for a presidential candidate.
“Now, multiply N200 million by 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, you would see the perfidy. Just an opportunity to advertise and tell Nigerians what you want to do. APC is a scourge that wants to destroy our democracy.
“I’m surprised that Governor Otti will fall for that. As far I’m concerned, that is an APC agenda using Governor Otti to make it impossible for the opposition political parties to campaign, and it’s really unfortunate,” Okonkwo said.
Very Nigerian reports that Abia State Structure for Signage and Advertising Agency, ABSSAA, placed N200 million fees on all 2027 presidential candidates who wish to display their political campaign structures in the state’s advertisement space.
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