Abia State Government Takes Action Against Presidential Campaign Office
The Abia State government made a significant move on Monday, November 25, when it officially sealed a campaign office belonging to President Bola Tinubu's political organization in Umuahia, the state capital.
The targeted property serves as the operational base for Renewed Hope Partners (RHP), which functions as the primary campaign structure for the President in the South East region. This initiative is being championed by Honorable Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Official Notice and Legal Grounds
Officials from the Ministry of Lands and Housing carried out the sealing operation at the office located on Ojike Street in Umuahia. They posted an official notice clearly explaining the reasons behind this enforcement action.
The document stated that the property was sealed because it contravened Sections 41 and 100 of the Abia State Tax Law (Codification and Consolidation), Law No. 7 of 2020. This represents a serious violation of the state's taxation regulations.
The official warning notice contained strong language, explicitly stating: "This property is in contravention of Sections 41 and 100 of the Abia State Tax Law. Any person, including the owner, occupier, neighbors, or passersby, who attempts to unseal this building is in contravention of the Abia state tax law. Be warned. Keep off."
Implications and Next Steps
This enforcement action highlights the state government's commitment to implementing its tax laws without exception, regardless of the political stature of the individuals or organizations involved. The sealing of a presidential campaign office sends a clear message about tax compliance expectations in Abia State.
The situation now requires the campaign organization to address the cited tax law violations before the property can be reopened for operations. This development could potentially affect political activities and campaign preparations in the South East region ahead of future elections.
As of now, there has been no official response from the Renewed Hope Partners organization regarding the sealing of their Umuahia office or the specific tax violations cited by the Abia State government.
