Enugu State Bans Unauthorized Poster Display for Elections

The Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency has repeated its ban on putting up posters in the state. Those who break this rule could face a fine of up to N50 million.

The agency shared this message in a statement on Wednesday, signed by its General Manager, Hon. Francis Aninwike. The ban covers all posters, including those with names, pictures, logos, slogans, and messages from political parties, candidates, and aspirants.

This warning comes as Enugu prepares for local government elections on September 26, 2026, and the 2027 general elections, where political activities and campaigns will increase.

The agency explains that the ban follows the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency Law No. 12 of 2016. Sections 4(1)(g), 33, and 34(4)(9) of the law regulate outdoor advertising and the display of posters and other advertising materials.

ENSSAA stated that no individual, political party, candidate, aspirant, campaign organization, or supporter is allowed to put up posters on buildings, walls, fences, bridges, electricity poles, roads, or any public or private surfaces in the state.

This restriction aims to stop the unnecessary defacing of public and private properties. It also helps to maintain the beauty of cities, towns, and communities across the state.

The agency also cautioned printers and printing businesses against making or helping to produce posters meant for unauthorized display.

"If any such poster is traced back to a printer, that printer could face investigation and proper penalties if found guilty according to the law," the statement noted.

ENSSAA made it clear that anyone caught breaking this ban would face financial penalties and other punishments set by the law.

The agency urged political parties, candidates, aspirants, and campaign organizations to use radio, TV, print, and digital media. They should also use approved billboards for their campaigns.

ENSSAA stressed that the ban applies uniformly to everyone. This includes all persons, political parties, candidates, aspirants, organizations, and individuals, no matter their political ties or status.

"The ban remains in place. Everyone is advised to comply accordingly," the agency concluded.