He argued that opposition parties should be given equal opportunities to campaign and engage with the electorate instead of being confronted with policies that could limit their visibility during electioneering.
“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.
Meanwhile, Daily Post reported that the Abia State Structure for Signage and Advertising Agency (ABSSAA) introduced a N200 million fee for every presidential candidate seeking to display campaign billboards and other political advertising structures within the state’s approved advertising spaces ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The report further stated that the agency also fixed separate charges for governorship campaign advertisements, with the new rates attracting widespread public attention and political reactions.
The announcement has generated debate among political stakeholders, with some questioning whether such fees could affect the ability of opposition parties to campaign effectively before the elections…See_More
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