Kenneth Okonkwo Criticizes APC for Imposing Exorbitant Billboard Fees in Abia
Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of levying prohibitively high fees for political billboards in Abia State.
According to Okonkwo, the APC has set a charge of ₦200 million for a presidential candidate’s billboard and ₦150 million for a governorship candidate’s billboard. He warned that multiplying these amounts across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory reveals the extent of the party’s manipulation.
Speaking on Channels Television’s “Sunrise Daily,” Okonkwo said, “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 for ₦200 million for a presidential candidate. Now, multiply ₦200 million by 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, you would see the perfidy. Just an opportunity to advertise and tell Nigerians what you want to do. APC is a scourge that wants to destroy our democracy.”
He added, “I’m surprised that Governor Otti will fall for that. As far as I’m concerned, that is an APC agenda using Governor Otti to make it impossible for the opposition political parties to campaign, and it’s really unfortunate.”
