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BREAKING: Tension in Oyo as APC, ADC Fume Over Makinde’s Billboard Crackdown

BREAKING: Tension in Oyo as APC, ADC Fume Over Makinde’s Billboard Crackdown

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have expressed outrage following the alleged clampdown on opposition campaign billboards by the administration of Seyi Makinde.

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The opposition parties accused the Oyo State Government of deliberately frustrating their campaign efforts by preventing the mounting of billboards across strategic locations in the state. They described the move as undemocratic and a direct attack on political freedom.


In separate reactions, leaders of the APC and ADC condemned what they termed selective enforcement of regulations, alleging that while opposition billboards were being removed or blocked, those belonging to the ruling party were left untouched.

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They called on relevant authorities to ensure a level playing field for all political actors, warning that such actions could undermine the integrity of the democratic process ahead of forthcoming elections.


However, sources within the state government maintained that all outdoor advertising must comply with laid-down regulations, insisting that the enforcement was not targeted at any political party but aimed at maintaining order and urban aesthetics.

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The development has heightened political tension in Oyo State, with stakeholders urging restraint and adherence to democratic principles.


 

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