Kwara PDP Gov candidate reacts to removal of campaign billboards by govt agency
The Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency, KWASAA, on Wednesday removed campaign billboards belonging to Kale Kawu, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for violating the advertising campaign rules, environmental protection standards, and destroying public infrastructure. The two political billboards affected are located at Adabata Junction and the public water…
Kale Kawu, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday after the Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA) removed his campaign billboards. The billboards, located at Adabata Junction and Bata Shop in Agaka, were taken down due to violations of advertising campaign rules, environmental protection standards, and the destruction of public infrastructure.
KWASAA spokesperson Ajiboye Rachael explained that the agency received numerous complaints from the public, leading to the enforcement exercise. KWASAA General Manager Toba Adeyeye, who led the task force, condemned the individuals for digging up roads for political billboards, calling it irresponsible and unhealthy. He emphasized that the road belonged to the people of Kwara, funded by taxpayers' money, and should not be used for political purposes without proper approval.
Kawu strongly condemned the removal of his campaign billboards, describing it as a disturbing display of intolerance towards legitimate political competition. He urged Governor AbdulRazaq to engage in political competition through ideas, programs, and performance rather than suppressing opposing voices.
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