N69.5m Poster Fine Sparks ADC, Plateau Face-off
Yemi Kosoko in Jos The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Plateau State Government have clashed over a N69.5 million fine imposed for alleged violations of Executive Order 003 regulating
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Plateau State Government are at odds over a N69.5 million fine issued for alleged breaches of Executive Order 003 governing political poster displays. The ADC argues that the government, particularly the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB), is selectively enforcing the regulation, as posters showcasing Governor Caleb Mutfwang and President Bola Tinubu remain unpenalized on public property.
ADC’s Publicity Secretary, Silas Audu Wettok, called for the fine's withdrawal or suspension until a transparent review is conducted, emphasizing the need for fair enforcement across all political parties. He urged the government to prioritize the protection of lives and property over punitive measures against political posters.
The Plateau State Government, however, defended the order, stating it applies uniformly to all parties and citing the removal of 139 posters, totaling the fine amount, from the Secretariat Bridge. Both the ADC and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have faced sanctions under the same regulation, according to Hart Bankat, the General Manager of the Plateau Metropolitan Development Agency.
The agency also highlighted concerns over unauthorized poster displays at a primary school, warning that violators could see their campaign offices sealed within seven days. Despite the fine, the ADC remains committed to its electoral preparations and reiterated its demand for equitable treatment of all political entities in the state.
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