The Presidency has strongly cautioned individuals and groups responsible for unauthorised campaign billboards endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 general elections, labeling the move as illegal and premature. In a statement posted on Sunday via the X platform, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, described the situation as “disappointing” and demanded the immediate removal of the campaign materials, especially in Abuja and Kano where the billboards are highly visible. “The Presidency has observed, with dismay, the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima,” the statement said. Some of the billboards also feature images of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, raising further concerns about the scale and coordination of the campaign. The Presidency, while acknowledging the overwhelming support and enthusiasm from their supporters, stressed that President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima are firmly committed to upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. “The electoral law forbids any form of campaign for the 2027 general elections at this stage. Premature campaigning undermines the integrity of the electoral process and creates unfair advantages,” the statement noted. “Until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets the timetable for the 2027 elections, the President has not endorsed or authorised anyone or any group to mount a 2027 campaign for him,” it reiterated. The government further urged sponsors of the billboards and any related campaign initiatives to desist immediately, warning that continued violation of the law could attract sanctions.