Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described the high fees imposed on political campaign billboards in Abia State as a deliberate strategy by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
Okonkwo made the allegation on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.
He specifically accused Abia State Governor Alex Otti of allowing himself to be used by the APC to stifle opposition activities through the exorbitant charges.
“It’s unfortunate that in Nigeria, the ruling party has made it impossible for the opposition to strive. In Abia State, you are hearing a huge amount for you to put up your billboards, N200 million for a presidential candidate,” Okonkwo said.
He warned that if multiplied across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, the policy reveals a clear intent to undermine democratic participation.
“Just an opportunity to advertise and tell Nigerians
