Doris Ogala, the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in Abia State, has condemned the imposition of N150m fees on guber candidates for the placement of campaign billboards in the state.
In a video seen on X, Ogala said she does not have a godfather who “has stolen government funds” to pay that amount of money for billboard display.
Recall that the Abia State Structure for Signage and Advertising Agency, ABSSAA, had slammed N200 million and N150 million fees on all presidential candidates and governorship candidates for 2027 who wish to showcase their political campaign structures in the State advertisement space.
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In response, Ogala said, “People are dying in the hospital. “Workers are dying. They have not been paid salaries and you are imposing 150 million naira for a candidate. Where am I gonna get the money from?
“Do I have a godfather who has stolen government money? I am to pay 150 million naira. I dare anyone to touch my billboard! “We’re going to run for office without a billboard in this state,” he said.
