The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Abia State Governor Alex Otti over the state’s newly announced political campaign advertising permit fees, describing the governor as a “massive scam.” @alexottiofr is a massive scam, and the full extent of that scam is still unraveling,” Sowore wrote. @alexottiofr is a massive scam, and the full extent of that scam is still unraveling. pic.twitter.com/LkUjQEN8dK — Omoyele Sowore (@sowore) July 30, 2026The criticism followed an announcement by the Abia State Structures for Signages and Advertising Agency (ABSSAA) during a Stakeholders Forum on Political Campaign Advertising Fees held on Wednesday. “The schedule of Political Campaign Advertising Permit Fees contained herein has been approved by the Government of Abia State and apply throughout the approved election campaign period,” Nwaogwugwu said.