Sokoto State Government has banned placement of campaign posters in public places.
Sidi Aliyu Lamido, the Special Adviser to the State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, made the announcement on Thursday, August 25, during a meeting with political parties in the state.
Lamido who also oversees the Urban and Regional Development Agency in the state, described the placement of campaign posters on roundabouts, mosques, and church fences as illegal.
The Governor’s aide further told politicians to desist from the act or they will face the full wrath of the law.
He added that there is a procedure for placement of posters in the state.
He said;
“We cannot allow this illegal activities to continue because apart from violating our law, it also violates the electoral law because it is not yet time for electioneering.”
“Before you place a poster in the state you have to write to us, seeking permission. You must tell us where you want to place your posters. If it’s okay for us, we allow it. If it is not, we tell you where to place them,” he said.
