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  • YPP condemns alleged attack of National Chairman

    YPP condemns alleged attack of National Chairman

    The Young Progressives Party (YPP), has condemned the attack of Mr Bishop Amakiri, YPP National Chairman, at his Abuja Residence and calls for a thorough investigation.

    Mr Wale Martins, YPP National Publicity Secretary, condemned the act in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, saying “The attack is despicable.”

    “The state of insecurity is deteriorating by the day with no solution in sight.

    “We call on the Nigeria Police to thoroughly investigate and bring the culprits to justice,” he said.

    Martins appealed to the party members, supporters and followers to remain calm while security agencies take the necessary steps to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.

  • Popular Akwa Ibom Guber candidate to spend 42 years in prison for corruption

    Popular Akwa Ibom Guber candidate to spend 42 years in prison for corruption

    The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Bassey Albert, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for corruption.

    A Federal High Court in Uyo, on Thursday, convicted and sentenced Mr Albert who was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

    He has been taken to Ikot Ekpene prisons, Akwa Ibom State, to serve his prison term.

    Mr Albert, a serving senator representing Akwa Ibom North East District, was accused of receiving bribes of 12 cars worth N254 million from an oil marketer, Olajidee Omokore, during his (Albert’s) tenure (2010 – 2014) as commissioner for finance in Akwa Ibom State.

    The convicted senator was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, the ruling party in the state, before he defected months ago to the YPP, where he secured the party’s ticket for the 2023 governorship election.

    He was a major challenger to the PDP candidate, Umo Eno, in next year’s governorship election in Akwa Ibom State.

    Details to follow…

  • 2023: YPP welcomes 10,000 decampees from APC, PDP in Akwa Ibom

    2023: YPP welcomes 10,000 decampees from APC, PDP in Akwa Ibom

    About 10,000 members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress, (APC), have dumped their parties to team up with  Young Progressives Party, (YPP) in Akwa Ibom State,

    The event, which took place in Ifa Ikot Akpan, along Airport road, Uyo, had Senator Bassey Albert, the former Chief of Staff to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen, the member representing Ikono/Ini federal constituency, Hon Emmanuel Ukpong Udo and the lawmaker representing Ikono State constituency, Hon Asuquo Nana Udoh, as well as numerous party men, join the YPP.

    The national chairman of the party Bishop Comrade Emmanuel Amakiri chieftain of YPP, Senator Ifeanyi Uba, the State Chairman of YPP, Apostle Nyenime, and some party stalwarts were on the ground to receive the decampees.

    At the event, the State chairman, who was also the gubernatorial candidate of the party, announced that he was stepping down for Senator Bassey Albert Akpan.

    The national chairman of the party in his speech noted that the YPP had come to stay in Akwa Ibom State and urged every young progressive citizen to take their destiny into their hands.

    He expressed pleasure over the overwhelming support the people had shown to Senator Akpan whom he said would liberate Akwa Ibom from its current quagmire.

    Addressing the gathering, Akpan who is the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North East (Uyo) district, said that in line with the electoral laws, he willingly offered himself as an aspirant in the upcoming primaries for substitution, following Andy’s withdrawal of his candidacy.

    He assured the delegates that if given the chance at the primary, he will not disappoint the party, adding that as a governor, all the civil servants would be treated with social justice and welfare.

    Ephraim Inyangeyen, who spoke on behalf of other decampees, promised that together with OBA, “we will make the difference.“

  • PDP Senator defects to YPP to actualise governorship ambition

    PDP Senator defects to YPP to actualise governorship ambition

    Sen. Bassey Akpan, (PDP-Akwa Ibom), on Monday at his Ibiono Ibom Eastern Ward 1, defected to the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to actualise his governorship ambition.

    Akpan on July 15, resigned his membership from the PDP on the grounds that the party could not afford him the platform to actualise the people’s aspirations.

    Akpan, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources  Upstream, was a PDP governorship aspirant in Akwa Ibom.

    He said though some persons boasted in their financial war chests, they could never buy the conscience and rights of the Akwa Ibom people.

    Akpan said that he and his teeming supporters were joining the party to help build and improve on the foundation, so that it could form the next government of Akwa Ibom.

    “Today, a new Akwa Ibom births Akwa Ibom for you and Akwa Ibom for me. Akwa Ibom where there will be justice for all,” Akpan said.

    The lawmaker said the 2023 elections would be about character, competence and capacity, stressing that he would not let Akwa Ibom people down.

    He commended the state Chairman of YPP,  Mr Nnyeneime Andy, for rejecting all financial inducements from politicians in the state.

    Andy, while welcoming him and others into the party, said Young  Progressives Party (YPP) had become the fastest growing party in the state with the senator’s entrance.

    He presented the party’s membership card to the Senator after completing membership registration formalities.

  • Garba advises Northerners to leave Anambra immediately

    A former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has called on Northerners living in Anambra State to leave with immediate effect.

     

    Garba, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), said this on his verified Twitter account, @adamugarba while reacting to the killing of a woman and her four children identified to have hailed from the North.

     

    They were killed by gunmen in Anambra State last Sunday. Garba identified the woman as Fatima from Adamawa State in the Northeast region. The outlawed separatist group in the Southeast, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been accused of being behind the murder of the woman and her children, but the group has denied the allegation.

     

    In his tweet, Garba said, “In the whole world, there’s never a terrorist organization that is as cowardly as IPOB. More so, there are no ones (sic) given unto self-destruction than their silent supporters

     

    “The gruesomely murdered Fatima & her kids are from my state, Adamawa. I mean are we really in same country? “The double standard is unimaginable. It seems like lives in Nigeria have two grades.

     

    “The whole media went silent, the whole online so-called hypocritical agitation and fake-minded Human right fighters were nowhere to be found.

     

    “Worst is, the govt can’t & won’t do nothing about it.n“The faster we realize that Nigeria need complete political decentralization and everyone should take care of their regions, the better for us.

     

    “Why can’t people like Fatima and other people endangered in Anambra come back home since the govt won’t protect or even care about them?

     

    “We should stop pretending or trying to be politically correct. This country is not designed for equality and fairness to all citizens.

     

    “The concept of everyone can live everywhere is constantly attack by terrorist (sic) like IPOB & their silent supporters, while our people keep dying.

     

    “Until & unless a strong government is put in place, which will guarantee the protection of lives & properties of Nigeria anywhere they are, citizens have right to vacate where they are endangered.

     

    “Hence the need for the likes of late Fatima to come back home where they are valued. “Let all the people of Northern Nigeria vacate Anambra state with immediate effect. Retweet if you agree.”

     

     

  • 2023 Election: YPP to hold presidential primaries June 1

    2023 Election: YPP to hold presidential primaries June 1

    Ahead of the 2023 general Elections, the Young Progressives Party (YPP), has fixed June 1, for the conduct of its national convention and presidential primaries ahead of the 2023 general elections.
    This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Mr Egbeola Martins, the party’s National Publicity Secretary.
    Martins said the decision to hold the special national convention and presidential primaries was reached at the 17th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held on Thursday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
    “The NWC has approved the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2023 general elections.
    “This is in accordance with the Provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.
    “Starting with the sales of nomination forms for all elective offices, which had commenced since March 14.
    “The schedule of activities will end with the special national convention and presidential primaries slated for June 1.
    “The congresses to elect Adhoc delegates will be held nationwide on May 14, while special congresses/primaries for the House of Assembly have been slated for May 20.
    “Special congresses/primaries for House of Representative and Senatorial aspirants have been slated for May 24 and May 26 respectively.
    “Special congresses/primaries for governorship aspirants have been slated for May 28, while the special national convention/presidential primaries will hold on June 1,” he said.
    On the security challenges being faced by the country the NWC condemned it.
    It particularly frowned at the recent killing of more than 90 people in Kanam and Kakura in Chikun Local Government Areas of Plateau and Kaduna states respectively.
    Martins said the committee prayed that government would bring the perpetrators to book.
  • Crack down on senseless killings across the country – YPP to FG

    Crack down on senseless killings across the country – YPP to FG

    The Young Progressives Party (YPP), has urged the Federal Government to crack down on senseless killings and end the continuous abduction of citizens in the country.
    Mr Bishop Amakiri, YPP National Chairman, said this in Abuja at a news conference held at the party’s national secretariat.
    Amakiri said that the incessant killings and abduction of citizens may mar preparations for the 2023 general elections and destabilize both electorates and the electoral umpires.
    “With the spate of insecurities, the 2023 elections may not yield the expected outcome.
    “The President must act to curb the senseless killings across the country and end abductions of citizens.
    “If this is not done, then we should not expect an election.
    “If the bandits keep killing and kidnapping people, who would be there to vote? How many people would any political party or any politician govern?
    “Because there must be people for there to be a country and a president, there must also be a constituency before there can be any parliamentary representatives,” he said.
    Amakiri said only a country void of insecurities could boast of growth and development and further enjoy citizens’ loyalty and patriotism.
    He urged young men and women in the country to participate in all electoral processes, by joining political parties and becoming active members who contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
    According to him, the business of nation-building is a multi-stakeholders obligation for everyone regardless of age and status. All hands must be on deck ahead of 2023.
    He urged journalists and media organizations to mainstream their reports on progressive politicians and not retrogressive politicians.
    Amakiri said media reportage should distinguish between statesmen with workable governing blueprints who are ready to jettison the parochial system and set a precedent and those with selfish agendas.
    He urged political aspirants at all levels across party lines to provide a workable and accessible manifesto for public consumption.
    He also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intensify its efforts to sensitize the public on the ongoing voter registration exercises.
    He said continuous sensitization on the need to get registered and obtain the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) would boost participation in the process and no one would be left behind in the voting exercise.
  • YPP suspends NWC meeting in honour of victims of train attack

    YPP suspends NWC meeting in honour of victims of train attack

    The Young Progressives Party (YPP) suspended its 16th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, earlier billed to on March 30.

    The party said the postponement was to honour the victims of the Kaduna-bound train which was attacked by suspected terrorists on Monday.

    Comrade Egbeola Martins, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement issued after the meeting was suspended.

    Martins said that the suspension was to honour those passengers who were killed, the injured, families and friends of the victims who were traumatised by the unfortunate incident.

    “The suspension is to honour victims who were killed in the senseless attack and those kidnapped on the passenger train.

    “After observing one-minute silence in honour of the dead, a motion calling for the indefinite suspension of the meeting was moved by the National Publicity Secretary.

    YPP National Chairman, Mr Bishop Amakiri, decried the rising spate of insecurity in the country and urged the government to ensure that the perpetrators were caught were prosecuted.

  • 2022: Political parties in Osun sign peace treaty ahead guber poll

    2022: Political parties in Osun sign peace treaty ahead guber poll

    Ahead of the July 16 guber election, political parties in Osun State have signed a Peace Accord, vowing to eschew any form of uprising capable of truncating the poll.

    The treaty was signed at an event held on Thursday, at police headquarters in Osogbo in Osun state.

    The political parties that signed the treaty include the representative of the All Progressives Congress, APC, PDP YPP, LP, SDP and others.

    Osun Commissioner of Police, Wale Olokode who was represented by his Deputy, Kanayo Val, said it is important to put all political parties and other stakeholders on their toes on the need to abide by all rules and regulations guiding the conduct of peaceful, credible and violence-free elections.

    He explained that, “we are all aware that the governorship election in Osun will take place in July this year and political parties have begun necessary and required preparations for the process.

    “In accordance with the time table released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the Osun Governorship election, signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, build-ups to the election would begin February 15, 2022.

    ”The notice also indicated that February 16 to March 12, 2022 is fixed for political parties to conduct their primaries and resolve disputes that may arise from them while April 17, 2022 is the official date for the commencement of campaigns by parties”, he stated.

    He added that political activities, party primaries, consultation visits, campaigns and other are legal so far they are within the confine of the Electoral Act and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    The police boss however, enjoined all political parties and groups to play the game by the rules and allow themselves and their activities be guided by the provisions of the Electoral Act.

    He said, ‘ I advise politicians and other members of the public who may be supporting political parties to always formally inform the command before embarking on processions, assemblies, campaigns or rallies in order to make necessary security arrangement that would prevent any breakdown of law and order.

    ”I want to assure all political parties of a free level playing ground before, during and after the election. I also want to assure the entire people of the state that the police will leave no stone unturned in ensuring security of lives and properties before, during and after the election period”.

  • Anambra poll: YPP candidate, Ifeanyi Ubah congratulates Soludo, says he won’t challenge victory in court

    Anambra poll: YPP candidate, Ifeanyi Ubah congratulates Soludo, says he won’t challenge victory in court

    The candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Ifeanyi Ubah, has congratulated the Governor-elect of Anambra State, Charles Soludo.

    Ubah, who represents Anambra South senatorial district, commended Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for his victory in the just-concluded governorship election in the state.

    In a statement on Wednesday, the lawmaker stated that he has no plan to challenge the election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    As a result, he asked other contestants in the governorship race to move on and follow suit in the path of honour not to contest the results in court.

    According to Ubah, the journey so far has not been that of roses, but one full of trials, triumphs, ups and downs.

    He added that in the face of intimidating challenges and complexities, YPP displayed indomitable courage as the party came fourth in the poll.

    The YPP candidate stated that the outcome of the election was not what the party wanted and worked so hard for.

    He said while some people have expressed mixed feelings and reactions about the purported anomalies witnessed across numerous polling units, the collective interest of the state must be the paramount focus.

    Read the full statement by Senator Ubah below:

    SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH CONGRATULATES PROF. CHARLES SOLUDO ON HIS ELECTORAL VICTORY.

    …APPRECIATES FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND STEADFASTNESS.

    Umunne M Ndi Anambra,

    I have just called the newly elected Governor of our dear State; Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo to congratulate him on his victory at the just-concluded November 6, 2021, Anambra Governorship poll.

    To everything, there is a season, so the Holy Bible says.

    It is with a heart full of gratitude and submission to the will of God that I address you all today, having enjoyed the unique privilege of earning your support to seek the Governorship office of our dear State Anambra.

    The past months have been defining for us in several respects. In the build-up to this election, we were bound together by the will and shared vision that now is the time for our state to chart a new course, to make life better and more meaningful for our people. We unveiled a strategic agenda for a new, better and prosperous Anambra.

    After watching the fortunes of Anambra State dwindle for years, we collectively embarked on this journey to translate to reality, the dreams of a better future and shared prosperity for the people of Anambra State. In all, we gave our very best, for conscience and for posterity.

    Our journey has not been that of roses. Our journey has been full of trials, triumphs, ups and downs; nonetheless, in the face of intimidating challenges and complexities, we displayed indomitable courage.

    Umunne m, this is not the outcome that we wanted and worked so hard for. Although some people have expressed mixed feelings and reactions about the anomalies witnessed across numerous polling units. However, the collective interest of the state must be our paramount focus. Not minding the outcome of the elections, I feel pride and gratitude for this formidable campaign that we waged irrespective of the pervasive security crisis that did not allow us to maximize our full campaign potentials in the nooks and crannies of the State.

    Retrospectively, it is incontrovertible to state that our campaign has helped expand the wider narrative of democracy and good governance in Anambra State. In spite of the outcome of this election, our dreams of a better Anambra State remain sacrosanct.

    As a Democrat and law-abiding citizen, I wholeheartedly accept the outcome of the election and would like to use this medium to congratulate Prof. Charles Soludo on his victory. It is imperative to state that I do not intend to challenge the electoral results as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through any court or judicial process;

    (1) APC:43,285

    (2) APGA:112,229

    (3) PDP:53,807

    (4) YPP:21,261

    (5) A: 2,054

    (6) AA: 83

    (7) AAC: 588

    (8) ADC: 324

    (9) ADP: 773

    (10) APN: 301

    (11) APP: 139

    (12) BP: 186

    (13) LP: 2,802

    (14) NNPP: 117

    (15) NRM: 213

    (16) SDP: 842

    (17) ZLP: 2,082

    (18) PRP: 437

    I, therefore, urge my fellow contestants to move on and thread this same path of honour.

    Irrespective of all the challenges that we faced; the electoral result proves that YPP is here to stay;

    APGA – 19 LGAs

    PDP – 1 LGA

    YPP – 1 LGA

    APC – 0

    Therefore, we will work assiduously to ensure that we reposition our party for greater heights.

    At this juncture, I want to urge our incoming Governor to conduct Local Government elections and grant full financial autonomy to our LGAs in order for them to bring dividends of democracy to the grassroots. I also want to enjoin Prof. Soludo to always engage Anambrarians in the Diaspora as critical stakeholders. As a commercially viable state, our traders must be supported and given the requisite incentives to grow.

    There is an urgent need to adopt a proactive, intelligence-based, and technology-driven approach to tackle the prevailing issue of insecurity in our dear State Anambra through networking and strategic information dissemination.

    I urge our Governor-elect to promote rapid Industrialisation and work in harmony with members of the National Assembly in the state so as to harness the instrumentality of the National Assembly to create a synergy between the Federal and State Government. Improved health tourism must also be at the centre stage of his administration’s policy thrust.

    Our dear State Anambra is a land of opportunities; a home for everyone and the “Light of the Nation”. It is therefore a point of duty and responsibility to correct the ills of the previous administration and ensure that we remain a centre of opportunities and growth for everyone; a place where Anambrarians can achieve their dreams and aspirations.

    To my wife and the children, who had to endure many months, days, and nights without me; I thank you for your love and steadfastness. You will continue to be my pillar of strength.

    I salute the men, women and youths who believed and demonstrated their faith by investing their time and resources in my campaign. Thank you for staying the course!

    I am immensely grateful to my friends too numerous to mention (home and abroad), party leadership and members, well-wishers and loyal supporters who so generously contributed their time and effort to my campaign during this long election season. I thank you all immensely for your support and encouragement because without your magnanimous inputs we would have never been this daring and impactful. Thank you for the prayers, courage, generosity, and love that I witnessed during this campaign.

    I also wish to commend my fellow candidates for their exemplary candour and sportsmanship throughout the course of the campaign.

    Conclusively, I have gallantly moved on to the next phase of my life and have forgiven all and sundry, including my trusted allies that worked against me.

    As we anticipate with enthusiasm, the start of the next dispensation led by Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, I commit the entire leadership and citizenry of Anambra State into the safe hands of the Almighty God, on whose shoulder, the governance of our dear State has rested from the inception.

    In all, we reckon and submit to the supremacy of God’s will.

    All power belongs to God!

    Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah

    Anambra South Senatorial District.

    November 10, 2021