{"id":198046,"date":"2026-03-30T18:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ondo-govt-warns-against-vandalisation-of-campaign-billboards"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:27:45","slug":"ondo-govt-warns-against-vandalisation-of-campaign-billboards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/ondo-govt-warns-against-vandalisation-of-campaign-billboards","title":{"rendered":"Ondo Govt warns against vandalisation of campaign billboards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Ondo State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups against the vandalisation and illegal erection of campaign billboards, banners, and other political signage across the state.<\/p>\n<p>The warning is coming ahead of political campaigns, with authorities emphasizing the need to maintain public order and protect democratic processes.<\/p>\n<p>The Ondo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, OSSA, announced \u201cthat only approved political advertisements are allowed, and any violation whether by erecting illegal billboards or vandalizing existing ones will attract strict sanctions under state law\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Property owners and campaign teams were urged to comply with the regulations to avoid penalties.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the agency, Mr Yomi Oyekan, highlighted that acts of vandalism not only damage property but also disrupt the peace and fairness of political campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>The agency called on residents and political stakeholders to respect the rules and engage responsibly in the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>The warning is part of a broader effort by the Ondo State government to ensure that political campaigns are conducted peacefully, without destruction of property or intimidation of candidates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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