{
  "id": 10131235,
  "title": "Otti to Political Parties: Pay Approved Fees, Get Access to Venues, Security for Your Campaigns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/otti-to-political-parties-pay-approved-fees-get-access-to-venues",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:49:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/27/otti-to-political-parties-pay-approved-fees-get-access-to-venues-security-for-your-campaigns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has instructed political parties to pay the approved fees and receive unrestricted access to public venues, such as stadiums, for their campaigns prior to the 2027 general election. Additionally, the governor emphasized the importance of security agencies promptly addressing any requests made by political parties seeking to hold campaigns, thereby fostering a fair environment for all. This directive was communicated during a monthly State Security Council meeting, where the state's security conditions were evaluated to maintain and enhance the safety achieved so far. The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah (ret.), addressed the press following the meeting and reiterated the governor's stance. Both officials assured political parties that security services are prepared to facilitate smooth campaigns and elections in 2027. Afolabi explained that the governor's actions simplified the process for security agencies, making their job less burdensome and enabling them to focus on creating a neutral platform for all parties. He also highlighted that the security sector has been thoroughly prepared for the upcoming election period through a recent three-day Regional Police Retreat held in Imo State. Ubah, echoing Afolabi's sentiments, emphasized the governor's equitable approach, stating that he has removed any obstacles for political parties to conduct their campaigns unhindered, provided they pay the required fees for the utilization of public facilities. Any attempt to disrupt public order would be dealt with according to the law.",
  "summary": "Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed that all political parties should pay the approved fees and be granted unhindered access to public venues, including",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}