YPP pays N50 million Anambra campaign levy amid opposition parties’ protest
The Young Progressives Party in Anambra State has paid the mandatory campaign levy imposed by the state government for political adverts and election-related publicity.
Uzu Okagbue, running mate to the YPP’s governorship candidate for the November 8 election, Paul Chukuwuma, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Awka.
Recall that the state recently introduced the levy through the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency.
The managing mirector and CEO of ANSAA told journalists on June 11 that the fee permits candidates to place campaign materials in public spaces.
These materials include posters, branded clothing, vehicles, and other publicity tools meant for the upcoming governorship election.
Mr Okagbue said, “Today, I visited ANSAA with the YPP State Secretary, Chief Joe Okonkwo, and Publicity Secretary, Mr Oforbuike Okoli, alongside Mr Timothy Nwankwo.”
He described the visit as symbolic, marking the formal payment of the ₦50 million campaign levy required by the Anambra State government.
He said the payment was beyond compliance, symbolising the YPP’s preparedness and firm resolve to compete and lead in the state’s political space.
“This is our declaration of intent — bold, structured, and uncompromising. We believe in order, not chaos,” he said.
He noted the gesture highlighted the party’s commitment to due process, integrity, and responsible governance.
Mr Okagbue said that YPP’s approach contrasted sharply with the noisy and improvised style common in present-day political campaigns.
He stressed that their campaign was based on vision, substance, and service to the people of Anambra State.
He added that Mr Chukwuma was motivated not by ambition, but a pressing need to restore dignity and transparency to leadership.
According to him, the campaign also aims to bring real prosperity to citizens through good governance and credible policies.
Some of the 16 political parties in the race opposed the ₦50 million levy.
They argueed it was a ploy by the Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s All Progressives Grand Alliance-led administration to suppress opposition.
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