Presidency condemns premature 2027 campaign billboards featuring Tinubu, Shettima

The Presidency has expressed serious concerns over a growing number of campaign billboards promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency noted with dismay the emergence of these billboards, many of which feature the President, the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Vice President—particularly in major cities like Abuja and Kano.

While acknowledging the enthusiasm and loyalty of supporters nationwide, the Presidency emphasized that both President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima do not endorse or support any early political campaign activity that contravenes Nigeria’s electoral laws.

The statement reads:

“The Presidency has observed, with dismay, the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.

“Worth noting is that some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emblazoned on them are springing up in Abuja and Kano in particular.

“While President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima greatly appreciate their teeming and loyal supporters across the country for their enthusiasm and continuing support, the two leaders do not support any campaign that breaches the laws of the land.

“The electoral law that guides the conduct of elections and political campaigns forbids any form of campaign for the 2027 general elections. Premature campaigning can undermine the integrity of the electoral process and create unfair advantages. As law-abiding leaders, President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima do not support any action that undermines our institutions and the electoral process.

“Until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets the timetable for the 2027 elections, the President has not endorsed or authorised anyone or any group to mount a 2027 campaign for him through any media channel—be it Out-of-Home, print, digital, radio, or television.

“Therefore, we urgently call on individuals and groups funding this 2027 political campaign through the ongoing deployment of materials on billboards nationwide to cease immediately.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>