ANAMBRA INTRODUCES CAMPAIGN PERMIT FEES FOR 2027 ELECTIONS

REPORTER: UCHE NDEKE

The Anambra state government says Presidential candidates wishing to campaign with billboards and posters in the state must obtain approval by paying a non refundable fee of Fifty Million Naira.

Similar Senatorial candidates are to pay Twenty Million Naira to get clearance to embark on outdoor political campaigns in the state.

The Assistant General Manager, Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency ANSAA, Mr Chika Ngobili stated this while briefing journalists on out door campaign and promotion
guidelines for political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state.

According to the Acting General Manager, the briefing is to ensure a peaceful, orderly, safe, and lawful political campaign season across the State.

He noted that all political parties and candidates participating in the 2027 General Elections in the state must obtain campaign permits from ANSAA before commencing campaign activities involving out-of-home visual promotions, rallies, branded materials, public address systems, and other outdoor promotional activities.

He explained that the purpose of the permit is to ensure orderliness, prevent visual pollution, protect public infrastructure, maintain professional standards, guarantee fairness and equal access to advertising space, and ensure proper coordination of campaign-related outdoor activities.

Mr Ngobili said that the permits will grant candidates and political parties the right to deploy approved campaign materials and activities including Posters, Public Address Systems, Branded Vehicles, Banners, Fliers, Buntings, T-Shirts, Caps, Street Storms, Campaign Booths, Rallies, and other related promotional materials within approved locations in Anambra State.

He announced that the enforcement team of the agency will monitor compliance throughout the campaign period, and any individual, group, or organization found violating the guidelines will sanctioned in accordance with the laws of Anambra State.