The Young Progressives Party (YPP) marked the register as the first political party to pay the N50 million campaign permit fee to the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) while gearing up for the Anambra Gubernatorial polls slated for November 8.
The Payment was made on Friday at the ANSAA headquarters in Awka by the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Uzu Okagbue, accompanied by key officials including the State Secretary, Chief Joe Okonkwo; State Publicity Secretary, Prince Oforbuike Okoli; and community leader Kakpai Timothy Nwankwo Jnr, the Onowu of Nawfija.
The YPP with the move has acquired the required permit to start outdoor campaigns in the 21 local governments of the state. The outdoor campaign includes billboard’s, posters, branded vehicles and public rallies as the election date draws nearer.
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Tony Ujubuonu earlier this month announced that the campaign permit fee was a mandatory prerequisite for all political parties in the state preparing for the November 8 guber polls.
“The statutory permit fee is only payable into the coffers of the Anambra State Government,” Ujubuonu stated. “Once paid, it grants candidates the right to deploy campaign materials such as posters, public address systems, branded T-shirts, flyers, buntings, and other promotional tools statewide.”
Speaking after the payment, Okagbue described the act as an indicator of YPP’s readiness for the polls come November. He called it a declaration of intent by the party and a testimoney to its readiness for the polls.
“This payment is not just about compliance,” he said. “It is a declaration of intent—bold, structured, and uncompromising. It reflects our integrity, our respect for due process, and our disciplined approach to governance.”
The Independent National Electoral Council (INEC) has cleared 16 political parties for the Anambra guber elections coming later this year. The Prerequisite permit fee proves to be a potential money spinner for the agency and by extension the state government.
