Political tension dey rise for Ebonyi State ahead of di 2027 elections as residents and candidates from different political parties reject one proposed ₦150 million fee for political campaign billboards. Di controversy follow one motion by di Deputy Chief Whip of di Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Arinze Lucas Chukwu, wey seek to address wetin he describe as indiscriminate pasting of political posters and erection of billboards for di state capital.
Vanguard report say opposition parties and residents criticise di proposed fee, describe am as excessive and warn say e fit restrict political competition ahead of di 2027 elections. Di governorship candidate of di Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Kingsley Agbor, call di proposal “unfortunate and devastating”. He accuse di administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru of trying to restrict political space for opposition parties.
Agbor talk say, “The government of Nwifuru once again wants to stifle the political space for the opposition political parties to operate. This is seen with this outrageous cost of elections and campaign billboards,” he said. He allege say di proposal reflect desire to establish one-party state and add say opposition parties no suppose dey silenced for democracy. Di Labour Party governorship candidate, Chief Splendour Oko-Eze, also condemn di proposal.
Di billboard levy no be di only political matter wey dey worry Ebonyi State. Channels Television report say PDP chairmen allege escalating political violence and opposition intimidation for di state. Di allegation come as political parties dey prepare for di 2027 elections.
Sahara Reporters also report say two suspected APC thugs were killed after dem attack one NDC candidate convoy for Ebonyi State.
Meanwhile, Voice of Nigeria report say Ebonyi State go train youths on technology advancement.
