Governors Makinde and APM Sue Abia Gov over N200m Campaign Fee
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the All Progressives Movement (APM) have initiated legal action against Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over an alleged N200 million campaign materials fee.
Background
- Oyo State and Abia State are both located in Nigeria's southeastern region
- Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with around 206 million people
Events
- Governor Makinde and APM accuse Abia Governor Otti of demanding and collecting the sum from them during the 2019 gubernatorial election campaign
- The suit was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city
Response
"We are compelled to seek legal redress because the demand for such an exorbitant sum is not only unjustified but also illegal," said a statement from Governor Makinde's office.
Outcome
The case is expected to determine the validity of the campaign materials fee demanded by Abia Governor Otti and the legality of such fees in Nigerian elections.
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