Yobe State Government has prohibited the pasting or display of campaign posters on government buildings, along roadsides, and on solar-powered streetlights across the state.
A statement issued by the Office of the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Mai Mala Buni, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam, rtd, said the restriction particularly covers newly renovated roundabouts, the stadium and the flyover.
According to the statement, the directive is aimed at preserving public infrastructure, maintaining environmental cleanliness and protecting the aesthetic appearance of the state.
It said the ban applies to all political parties, candidates, supporters and campaign organisations without exception.
"Consequently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has been directed to embark on an enforcement exercise to remove all campaign posters already displayed on government buildings and other restricted public infrastructure.
"Any political party, candidate, supporter, or individual found violating this directive will face severe sanctions in accordance with the applicable regulations," the statement read.
It urged all political parties, candidates, supporters and campaign organisations to comply strictly with the restriction.
2027: Yobe govt bans campaign posters on public infrastructure