Kwara Agencies Urge Responsible Campaigning Ahead of 2027

As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, stakeholders from advertising and broadcasting regulatory agencies have called on political actors to conduct responsible campaigns to avoid exacerbating existing security challenges. This appeal was made during a one-day stakeholder engagement on political advertising and campaign communications organized by the Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA) in Ilorin.

Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, the Director General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), urged politicians to adhere to established rules to ensure free and fair elections. Toba Adeyeye, acting general manager of KWASAA, emphasized the agency's impartiality, stating it would treat all political parties equally.

Development expert Charles Odenigbo also addressed the gathering, encouraging stakeholders to seek votes through integrity and facts rather than fear or falsehoods. He reminded regulatory bodies of their duty to uphold ethical standards and protect public interest, urging government entities to refrain from using state resources for political campaigning.