Billboard

The National Publicity Director of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bala Ibrahim, has said the party is not behind a large billboard in Abuja promoting President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.

The large billboard was spotted on Monday along the busy Area One axis of the Federal Capital Territory.

The billboard, which boldly hints at Tinubu’s potential re-election bid, sparked discussions, among passersby commuters among others plying the road.

The billboard, which has the picture of the President and his wife, Oluremi read, “Grassroots support for Tinubu 2027, the 1019 initiative “

Tinubu, who is in the second year of his four-year tenure, has not openly spoken about a re-election ambition.

Since his emergence 16 months ago, President Tinubu’s tenure has brought a mix of experiences for  Nigerians, particularly following the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the nation’s currency.

The policies have been associated with widespread economic hardship, leading to public discontent.

The frustration culminated in the #End Hunger or #End Bad Governance protests, which took place across the country from August 1 to 10.

Calls to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, were not answered.

He had yet to respond to a text message sent to him on the development as of the time of filing this report.

But when contacted, the National Publicity Director of the ruling APC, Ibrahim, said the party was unaware of the campaign billboard. He, however, did not rule out the possibility of such a billboard being sponsored by groups or loyalists of the President.

He said, “At the party and personal level, I am not aware. If you have seen it, you may wish to check. It could have been done by a group or individuals.

“Usually, such banners and billboards carry the identity of the sponsors beneath. Look around to see if it carries the inscription of the party. Otherwise, it is not from us,” he said.