Abia State Government Fixes ₦200m, ₦150m Campaign Advertisement Fees for 2027 Elections | #NwokeukwuMascot
News Aba, Abia State — Barely days after Governor Alex Otti distanced himself from the decision of several South-East governors to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, the Abia State Government has again found itself at the centre of political controversy following the announcement of what many stakeholders describe as unprecedented campaign advertisement fees for candidates seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections. The Abia State Structure for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSSAA) unveiled a new campaign advertising policy that requires presidential candidates to pay ₦200 million , governorship candidates ₦150 million , senatorial candidates ₦100 million , House of Representatives candidates ₦50 million , and State House of Assembly candidates ₦20 million for the display of campaign materials on approved advertising structures across the state. The policy was announced during ABSSAA’s 2026...