Prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) member Salihu Tanko Yakasai has accused the Kano State Government of preventing the opposition party from putting up campaign billboards across the state.
Yakasai made the allegation in a statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday.
He claimed that the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had restricted the ADC from using billboards to promote its political activities in Kano.
The state government has previously introduced rules governing outdoor advertising and the display of political posters.
In June 2023, the government announced restrictions on indiscriminate outdoor advertising and poster pasting. It directed individuals and organisations to use approved billboards and electronic platforms.
However, it was not immediately clear whether the situation raised by Yakasai was connected to the general advertising regulations or a specific restriction placed on the ADC.
Reacting to the alleged development, Yakasai said, “I never imagined that the kind of oppression the APC is accused of carrying out in some states could happen in Kano.”
“The administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has prevented our party, the ADC, from erecting campaign billboards across Kano State,” Yakasai alleged.
He added: “Governor Abba, remember that power belongs to Allah. Remember where you came from before occupying this office.”
He further warned that political positions can change, saying those in power today may find themselves in a different situation in the future.
“Remember, no matter how far a stone is thrown, it will eventually fall to the ground,” he stated.
Yakasai also referred to Governor Yusuf’s past political experiences, saying some of the people the governor previously accused of oppression are now under his authority.
“Those you claim oppressed you yesterday are now under your authority, but you do not know where Allah may place you tomorrow,” Yakasai said.
He called on political leaders to show restraint and avoid actions that could be seen as suppressing opposition voices.
The Director of Media and Publicity to Governor Yusuf, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, was unavailable for comment as of press time.
Yakasai accuses Kano government of blocking ADC campaign billboards