Ekiti Election: Parties to Pay ₦60m Before Mounting Campaign Posters

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The Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency (EKSAA) has announced that 12 political parties contesting in the June 20 governorship election will be required to collectively pay ₦60 million as campaign signage and advertisement fees before displaying posters or other campaign materials across the state.

The disclosure was made by the Director-General of EKSAA, Adebisi Adesua, during an interactive broadcast programme, Ekiti Today.

According to the agency, each political party is expected to pay ₦5 million, covering the cost of erecting and displaying campaign-related materials throughout the campaign period. EKSAA also confirmed it would begin strict enforcement of approved fees and levies for both commercial and non-commercial signage.

Adesua explained that enforcement would apply to a wide range of advertising platforms, including billboards, streetlight poles, posters, banners, and branded vehicles, in line with extant state regulations.

He said the policy is aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal signage, promoting environmental orderliness, and ensuring safer and more visually appealing urban spaces.

“EKSAA was established to regulate outdoor advertising across Ekiti State. Our responsibility is to ensure that signage is orderly, safe, and supportive of structured urban development,” Adesua stated.

Fee Covers Entire Campaign Period

The EKSAA boss clarified that the ₦5 million charge grants political parties the right to display campaign materials across all local government areas, wards, and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) for the entire duration of the campaign.

He noted that the uniform fee structure promotes fairness, transparency, and proper regulation of political branding, stressing that campaign posters often serve as the first point of interaction between candidates and voters.

Compliance Levels Encouraging — EKSAA

Adesua expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance recorded so far, revealing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and several other political parties have already fulfilled the requirement.

However, he warned that any party found violating the signage regulations would face sanctions, including confiscation of campaign materials and possible legal action.

Agency Clarifies Enforcement Powers

While acknowledging EKSAA’s role in contributing to internally generated revenue, Adesua clarified that agency officials are not authorised to collect taxes, seal business premises, or lock shops.

He explained that any signage installed without approval or in violation of regulations would be removed and taken to the agency’s office. Defaulters, he added, would be required to pay double the original fee before reclaiming their seized materials.