The Digest:
The Abia State Government has sealed a Umuahia office of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Partners, citing tax violations—a move that reveals the tense undercurrents shaping political space and the silent battles over influence and territory. Politics of Space.
Key Points:
- The campaign office was sealed by the State Ministry of Lands and Housing.
- Officials cited contravention of Sections 41 and 100 of the state's tax law.
- The action was taken without prior notice to the office's occupants.
- This follows a pattern of recent closures of venues linked to APC activities.
- A government source alleges the move is politically motivated.
- The motive is linked to frustrations over presidential visits and political alignment.
- The event heightens tensions around opposition activities ahead of 2027.
Sources: Vanguard
