As politicians get set for the 2015 general election, posters of the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal and his Deputy,
Emeka Ihedioha as President and Vice Presidential aspirants were
Saturday seen in most of the major streets of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Mr. Tambuwal and his deputy are members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, but we observed that the posters posted today carry the logo of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC. The spokesperson of Mr. Tambuwal, Imam Imam, issued a statement late on Saturday stating that Mr. Tambuwal had nothing to do with the posters, even as he advised those behind it to take cognizance of the nation’s laws as regards political campaigns.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has consistently frowned against the flagrant abuse of campaign laws in the country, especially with regards to the 2015 election.
“While we thank them for deeming us fit for elective office in the country, let it be known that since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not given the go-ahead for those interested in elective positions to start mobilisation, it is inappropriate for any person or group to print campaign posters and have them placed in strategic areas all over the country.
“Laws of the Federation are meant to be obeyed by the high and mighty. The Honourable Speaker will make known the direction he will take with regards to his political future at the appropriate time,” the statement said.
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