Emmanuel lkpeama
The Presidency has issued a warning over the sudden appearance of campaign billboards in several cities, displaying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 general elections.
Investigator news reports that these posters, which bears the President alongside his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, have been spotted in Abuja, Kano, and other major areas.
In a release signed by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga,the president said that these early promotions go against the electoral laws, which do not permit campaigns until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases an official timetable.
The release went on to say that while President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima greatly appreciate their teeming and loyal supporters across the country for their enthusiasm and continuing support, the two leaders do not support any campaign that breaches the laws of the land.
“The Presidency has observed, with dismay, the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.”
“Worth noting is that some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emblazoned on them are springing up in Abuja and Kano in particular.”
“While President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima greatly appreciate their teeming and loyal supporters across the country for their enthusiasm and continuing support, the two leaders do not support any campaign that breaches the laws of the land.”
“The electoral law that guides the conduct of elections and political campaigns forbids any form of campaign for the 2027 general elections. Premature campaigning can undermine the integrity of the electoral process and create unfair advantages. As law-abiding leaders, President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima do not support any action that undermines our institutions and the electoral process.”
“Until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets the timetable for the 2027 elections, the President has not endorsed or authorised anyone or any group to mount a 2027 campaign for him through any media channel—be it Out-of-Home, print, digital, radio, or television.”
“When INEC signals that the processes for the 2027 elections can start, President Tinubu will duly inform Nigerians of his plans.”
“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.”the statement reads.
The Presidential Spokesperson went further to state that President Tinubu and his deputy are fully committed to delivering the ongoing task of nation-building they have set for themselves, noting that this commitment is evident in their focus on economic revitalisation, human capital development, infrastructural renewal, social investment, and national security.
