Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSAA) in partnership with Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, (ABSIEC), has directed all Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates of all Political parties, participating in December, 18th 2020 Local Government Elections in Abia State to ensure that they obtain advertisement approvals by ABSAA through ABSIEC, for the display and use of electoral and Campaign materials across the 17 Local Government of Abia State.
Hon. Tony Otuonye, General Manager of ABSAA, who gave the directive in a statement, said: Pursuance to Abia State Signage Laws No.9 of 2012, Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSAA) shall not hesitate to remove posters and billboards displayed without approvals. Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSAA) shall arrest and prosecute defaulters according to signage extant laws of Abia State.”
The statement added that in furtherance to monitoring and compliance to the directive, all candidates shall obtain approval clearance from ABSIEC.
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