Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has ordered that all campaign billboards erected across the state in the build up to the last governorship election should be dismantled forthwith.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Thursday, Governor Bello directed that all campaign stickers, plate numbers, handbills and posters embossed on vehicles, tricycles and motorbikes should be removed henceforth.
The Governor directed the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)and other relevant agencies to enforce the law immediately.
He also ordered that campaign billboards erected or placed in offices and other public institutions in the state should be removed as well.
According to the governor, the directive takes effect from Thursday February 6, 2020 and warned that anyone found with such campaign or election related materials after this announcement would face the law.
