…….Cautions Political Parties against flouting regulations
The Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency (EKSAA) has announced plans to begin the enforcement of approved fees and levies on the erection and display of both commercial and non-commercial signs and advertisements across the state.
The Director-General of the Agency, Mr. Adebisi Adesua, who disclosed this while speaking on an audience-participatory simulcast programme, Ekiti Today, explained that the enforcement would cover a wide range of signage, including billboards, streetlight poles, posters, and vehicle branding, in line with existing state laws.
According to Adesua, the move is aimed at curbing illegal signage and promoting orderliness. He noted that EKSAA was established to regulate and control outdoor advertising in the state, ensuring that signage is safe, visually appealing, and supportive of orderly urban development.
He stated that political parties are required to pay a ₦5 million Campaign Signage and Advertisement fee before displaying posters anywhere in the state, adding however that the fee covers the entire campaign period across all local governments, wards, and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
Adesua emphasized that the fee structure is designed to promote fairness and proper regulation of political branding, noting that campaign signage is often the first point of contact between candidates and voters and must therefore be properly managed in public spaces.
Expressing satisfaction with the level of compliance so far, he revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and several other political parties have already met the requirement.
He assured residents and political stakeholders that EKSAA officials have been adequately trained to be fair, humane, and firm in carrying out their duties, adding that the agency remains committed to providing a level playing field for all political actors, in line with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s assurances.
However, Adesua warned that failure to comply with signage regulations could result in the confiscation of campaign materials and possible prosecution.
While noting that the agency also contributes to revenue generation for the state, he clarified that EKSAA officials are not authorized to collect taxes, lock shops, or seal business premises, adding that improperly placed or unapproved signage may be removed and taken to the agency’s office, with defaulters required to pay double the original fee before retrieval.
He further cautioned against indiscriminate poster pasting, stressing that certain areas are designated as restricted zones. These include bridges, public schools, government buildings, and prominent locations such as the Fajuyi axis, which he described as the “eyes of the town.”
Advising individuals and organizations to seek proper approval and adhere to established guidelines to prevent traffic obstruction or damage to public infrastructure, Adesua noted that churches and mosques are exempted from payment for their signboards, while street naming and address signage fall under the jurisdiction of local governments.
He called on all stakeholders to support the agency’s efforts toward creating a serene environment and a visually pleasing landscape across Ekiti State.
Last modified: January 15, 2026
