Nigeria, May 30 -- The Anambra State Government says presidential candidates of all political parties seeking to deploy outdoor campaign materials in the state ahead of the 2027 election will pay N50 million as permit fees to the state government.

Chika Ngobili, the assistant general manager of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement (ANSAA), announced this on Friday during a press briefing at the agency's headquarters, Punch newspaper reported.

The sole presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is among those affected by the development.

Mr Obi's party, NDC, has indicated plans to ratify his presidential candidacy on Friday night.

Others expected to be affected by the decision include presidential can...