As campaign begins: Billboard permit fees rattle candidates

As campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections officially commence, political parties and candidates are preparing to deploy various publicity instruments, including handbills, posters, billboards, and media advertisements, to attract voter attention. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 19 presidential candidates for the elections. However, the cost of billboard permits has become a concern for candidates, as reported by Weekend Trust, with many towns already experiencing a proliferation of campaign materials during the primary elections.

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