Electric Fence Around Tinubu and Bago Billboard Sparks Reactions

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
Electric Fence Around Tinubu and Bago Billboard Sparks Reactions

A viral video shows an electric fence installed around a large billboard depicting President Bola Tinubu and Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago, prompting mixed reactions on X. Some users questioned the point of protecting the billboard from the public, while others blamed opposition supporters for allegedly vandalising campaign materials. Critics saw the measure as a sign of declining support and argued it could fuel public resentment rather than improve the government’s image. The circumstances of the installation remain unclear, and the ruling party has issued no official statement.

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