N150m Outdoor Advert Charge Not To Stifle Opposition, Enugu Govt

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The Enugu State government announced a N150 million levy for outdoor advertising that will be paid by political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr Reuben Onyishi, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, said the charge is intended to address environmental concerns and is not a political witch‑hunt. He noted that parties that cannot afford the fee may use alternative media such as radio, television, social media and blogs. The agency responsible, the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSSAA), has the authority to set the amount, and the All Progressives Congress is expected to pay the same as other parties. The decision may affect how parties allocate campaign resources in the state.

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