Stop indiscriminate erection of billboards, posters – KUPDA warns Political parties
Disturbed by the indiscriminate erection of billboards and posters by political parties in Katsina, the state Urban Planning and Development Authority ( KUPDA) has met with stakeholders aimed at sensitizing and enlightening them on the procedures and guidelines to that effect. Daily Trust reports that recently some government agencies embarked on seizure and removal of […]
Disturbed by the indiscriminate erection of billboards and posters by political parties in Katsina, the state Urban Planning and Development Authority ( KUPDA) has met with stakeholders aimed at sensitizing and enlightening them on the procedures and guidelines to that effect.
Daily Trust reports that recently some government agencies embarked on seizure and removal of several billboards across the state which some political parties feel it is uncalled for..
Speaking at a meeting, the General Manager, KUPDA Usman Nadada said the meeting is necessary and timely given the rampant erection of such billboards and posters that are becoming a menace to the society.
According to him, there are several code of conducts and state laws which political parties are violating, saying the authority would no longer fold it’s arms and allow it to continue.
“First and foremost party’s are not allowed to erect any political advert without a written approval from the authority as dictated under section 83 (subsection 1 and 2 ) of the law cap no. 2 of January 2011, Katsina state law.
“Other places prohibited are palaces of emirs, district heads, mosques, Security areas, monuments and grave yards adding that ” there should not be any political advert on roundabouts, u- turns and road divide. “These on about on roads junctions and divides disrupt visibility of motorist and road users” he added
Most importantly also was parties to avoid erecting advert near another party’s advertisement, he added.
Stakeholders at the meeting include, political parties, security, traditional rulers, and APCON, SEPA and INEC.