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The presidency says the campaign for the reelection of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima through billboards is ill-timed.
The Presidency was responding to the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for the President and his vice.
Some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, are springing up in Abuja and Kano in particular.
However, a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President appreciated the support.
“The President has however 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,” it states.
The statement reads, “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 however 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.
The statement further notes that 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.
It advises their supporters to wait until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets the timetable for the 2027 elections.
“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.
No distractions
The statement says Tinubu and his Vice do not need any distraction in their bid to deliver quality leadership.
“President Tinubu and his deputy are fully committed to delivering the ongoing task of nation-building they have set for themselves.
“This commitment is evident in their focus on economic revitalisation, human capital development, infrastructural renewal, social investment, and national security.
According to the statement, President Tinubu will duly inform Nigerians at the right time about his next political move.
“When INEC signals that the processes for the 2027 elections can start, President Tinubu will duly inform Nigerians of his plans,” it concludes.
