By Laraba MUREY
President Bola Tinubu has frowned at 2027 campaign billboards for him across the country.
On Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, expressed the president’s angst, stating that it was premature and such efforts do not have his endorsement.
In major cities and towns, especially the Federal Capital Territory, billboards coild be seen drumming the president’s presidential aspiration for 2027.
Onanuga said, “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.
“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.”
According to him, “President Tinubu and his deputy are fully committed to delivering the ongoing task of nation-building they have set for themselves. This commitment is evident in their focus on economic revitalisation, human capital development, infrastructural renewal, social investment, and national security.
“When INEC signals that the processes for the 2027 elections can start, President Tinubu will duly inform Nigerians of his plans.”
He stressed that 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.
