The Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA) has warned political parties, candidates, aspirants and their supporters against displaying or pasting campaign posters across the state.

The agency said violators could face fines of up to N50 million under the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency Law No. 12 of 2016.

ENSSAA General Manager Francis Aninwike gave the warning in a public notice issued yesterday as political activities intensify ahead of the September 26, 2026 local government elections and the 2027 general elections.

Aninwike said the ban on displaying and pasting posters remained in force across the state.

He said the ban covered election campaign posters and materials bearing names, photographs, logos, messages and slogans.

The agency said no political party, candidate, aspirant, campaign organisation or supporter was permitted to paste or display posters on buildings, walls, fences, bridges, electricity poles, road infrastructure, public facilities or other public or private surfaces.

Aninwike said anyone found violating the ban would face applicable financial penalties and other sanctions prescribed by law.

He specifically reminded the public that violators could be fined up to N50 million.

ENSSAA said the warning became necessary because indiscriminate pasting of political posters could deface public and private property and degrade the environment during the election season.

The agency also cautioned printers and printing establishments against producing or facilitating posters intended for unauthorised display.

It said printers whose posters were linked to violations could be investigated and sanctioned where their involvement was established.

ENSSAA advised political parties, candidates, aspirants and campaign organisations to use radio, television, print, digital and social media platforms, as well as approved billboards, to reach voters.

The agency said enforcement would be without fear or favour, regardless of political affiliation or status.

Aninwike urged stakeholders to comply with the ban. (The Nation)