The presidency has asked the sponsors of campaign materials advertising President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid to “cease immediately.”
In a statement on Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, the presidential
spokesperson, described the development as a “premature campaign” that
“breaches the laws of the land”.
Onanuga said an “increasing number of billboards”
campaigning for Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 poll have been sighted
in some cities.
He added that while the “enthusiasm” of the administration’s
“loyal supporters” is appreciated, political campaign for the next presidential
election is still prohibited by electoral law.
“As law-abiding leaders, President Tinubu and Vice President
Shettima do not support any action that undermines our institutions and the
electoral process,” the statement reads.
Onanuga added that political campaigns only become legal
after the “Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets the timetable
for the 2027 elections”.
“Therefore, we urgently call on individuals and groups
funding this 2027 political campaign through the ongoing deployment of
materials on billboards nationwide to cease immediately,” he said.
“President Tinubu and his deputy are fully committed to
delivering the ongoing task of nation-building they have set for themselves.
“This commitment is evident in their focus on economic
revitalisation, human capital development, infrastructural renewal, social
investment, and national security.
“When INEC signals that the processes for the 2027 elections
can start, President Tinubu will duly inform Nigerians of his plans.”
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