Anambra State Government sets permit fees for political campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. According to reports, presidential candidates are required to pay N50 million for campaign permits in the state, while senatorial candidates pay N20 million. Premium Times reports that candidates including Peter Obi, President Bola Tinubu and others are expected to pay the N50 million presidential-candidate rate, as the state announces the fees for the deployment of campaign materials.
The Punch also reports on the state’s decision, describing the N50 million rate for presidential aspirants and reiterating that the fee structure applies to the deployment of outdoor campaign materials. The announcements are presented as part of Anambra’s campaign-permit framework and are not described as the first time such fees have been set. Sources indicate the permit requirements are tied to campaign activity and the use of campaign materials in Anambra during the 2027 election period. The reports do not provide details on penalties, payment timelines, or enforcement measures beyond the stated fees and the general purpose of the permits.
