The Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Anambra has complied with the state’s directive by paying the mandatory campaign levy for political advertising and election publicity, despite ongoing protests from opposition parties.
Mr. Uzu Okagbue, the running mate to governorship candidate Mr. Paul Chukwuma, confirmed the payment in a statement released Friday in Awka ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial election.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the state recently introduced the levy through the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA).
The Managing Director 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.
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 government.
He said the payment goes 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 highlights the party’s commitment to due process, integrity, and responsible governance.
Okagbue said YPP’s approach contrasts sharply with the noisy and improvised style common in present-day political campaigns.
He stressed that their campaign is based on vision, substance, and service to the people of Anambra.
He added that Chukwuma is 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.
NAN reports that some of the 16 political parties in the race opposed the ₦50 million levy.
They argue it is a ploy by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s APGA-led administration to suppress opposition voices.
