Adamawa Court Fines ADC Candidate ₦3 Million for Posters

On Thursday, an Adamawa State magistrate court fined Suleiman Umar, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress, ₦3 million for illegally placing campaign posters on public buildings. This ruling came shortly after Governor Ahmadu Fintiri warned politicians to refrain from using past campaign materials that violate public property laws.

Chief Press Secretary Humwashi Wonosik stated that the law applies equally to all political parties and that the government would not tolerate the defacement of public infrastructure. The court's decision is seen as a landmark case, reinforcing the legal framework governing campaign activities.

Wonosik emphasized that the government has invested significantly in beautifying the city and that any illegal posters diminish these efforts. He reiterated that the law would be enforced without bias, ensuring no political affiliation would grant preferential treatment.

The ruling aims to uphold civic responsibility and respect for public assets in Adamawa State.