Makinde, APM sue Abia gov over N200m campaign fee
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the APM have sued Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over an alleged N200 million campaign materials fee. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-apm-sue-abia-gov-over-n200m-campaign-fee/
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, and his party have initiated legal proceedings against the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti. The dispute centers around the alleged imposition of a N200 million campaign fee on presidential candidates in the state. The lawsuit was filed in the Abia State High Court on September 17, 2026, by Makinde's legal team, including Musibau Adetunbi, SAN, and his associates.
The plaintiffs, alongside the Abia State Attorney-General, the State Signage and Advertisement Agency, and the State House of Assembly, sought a permanent injunction and an order setting aside the N200 million fee. The plaintiffs argued that the fee is unconstitutional and contravenes the Electoral Act 2026 and other relevant laws.
They maintained that the fee infringes on the candidates' constitutional right to seek public office and undermines the principle of a level playing field for all contestants.
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