2027: Yobe govt bans marketing campaign posters on public infrastructure

Yobe State Government has prohibited the pasting or show of marketing campaign posters on authorities buildings, alongside roadsides, and on solar-powered streetlights throughout the state.

A press release issued by the Office of the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Mai Mala Buni, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam, rtd, mentioned the restriction significantly covers newly renovated roundabouts, the stadium and the flyover.

According to the assertion, the directive is aimed toward preserving public infrastructure, sustaining environmental cleanliness and defending the aesthetic look of the state.

It mentioned the ban applies to all political events, candidates, supporters and marketing campaign organisations with out exception.

“Consequently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has been directed to embark on an enforcement exercise to remove all campaign posters already displayed on government buildings and other restricted public infrastructure.

“Any political get together, candidate, supporter, or particular person discovered violating this directive will face extreme sanctions in accordance with the relevant laws,” the assertion learn.

It urged all political events, candidates, supporters and marketing campaign organisations to conform strictly with the restriction.