By: Ijeoma Sandra, Nnewi.
The Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) has provided an update to the general public on the political campaign permit for the November 8 governorship election.
The Managing Director/CEO of ANSAA, Tony Odili Ujubuonu, during a press briefing held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the agency’s headquarters in Awka, stated that it was crucial to inform the people of Anambra State about the implementation of the Out-of-Home Promotion and Visual Campaign Guidelines, issued in June, for political parties participating in the 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election.
He noted that the guidelines were designed to ensure orderliness, fairness, and aesthetic responsibility throughout the electioneering period.
According to ANSAA, five out of the sixteen registered political parties have fully complied with the guidelines by paying the stipulated campaign fee of fifty million naira and have been granted campaign permits to advertise using billboards, banners, branded vehicles, and other outdoor media across the state.
The complying political parties include the Young Progressive Party (YPP) – June 24, 2025; African Democratic Congress (ADC) – June 26, 2025; Labour Party – June 27, 2025; Action Alliance (AA) – June 27, 2025; and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) – July 2, 2025.
ANSAA acknowledged that other political parties have chosen to conduct their campaigns through alternative platforms such as social media, radio, television, and other media outlets. The agency emphasized that such approaches remain acceptable, provided they do not violate the Out-of-Home Advertising Laws in Anambra State.
It must be noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has violated the law by refusing to obtain the mandatory campaign permit, despite receiving multiple demand notices and a legal reminder.
According to ANSAA, the party went ahead to erect unauthorized posters and banners, mount unapproved billboards, brand campaign vehicles without registration, and distribute promotional materials without clearance.
Recall that in Nri, Aniocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, APC allegedly resorted to violence to obstruct an ANSAA official team on a lawful assignment, after the party had been issued two demand notices within a two-month period, followed by a legal reminder and an additional one-week compliance window—all of which were ignored.
According to ANSAA, the assault on their staff at Nri has been formally reported to the Nigeria Police. The agency added that it will continue to take all lawful steps necessary to uphold the integrity of its regulatory mandate.
Furthermore, the agency urged the general public to disregard the disinformation and false narratives being spread by the party.
Meanwhile, the Assistant General Manager and Chief Enforcement Officer, Engr. Chika Ngobili, who led the operation, stated that they were manhandled, claiming they have evidence to substantiate the incident.