PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONSIN THE RESTORED CONSTITUENCIES IN BENUE, DELTA, JIGAWA AND KOGI STATES.


Youth Party has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election in the restored state constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa, and Kogi States.

Sales of forms are currently ONGOING and will close next week on Wednesday, 24th June, 2026.

Key Dates to Mark:
-Screening of Aspirants: Wednesday, 24th June, 2026
-Primary Elections: Thursday, 25th June, 2026

We believe in inclusive representation! Female aspirants, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and Youths (25–40 years) are entitled to a 50% discount on the prescribed nomination fee.

Please review the attached image named for the full list of specific constituencies, complete fee breakdowns, and the official payment details.

It is time to step up and lead

CANDIDATES FOR THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS

The Youth Party is pleased to announce its candidates for the 2027 elections across various elective offices in Nigeria.

This marks an important step in our preparation for the 2027 General Elections and reflects the continued growth of our shared political project.

The primaries were conducted in line with our commitment to internal democracy, transparency and the principle of One Member One Vote (OMOV). Across the country, members participated in a structured screening and voting process that produced candidates for governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly positions.

What we have today is the outcome of a collective process. Every stage was shaped by the efforts of our members, aspirants and election officials working to ensure fairness and credibility.

Our successful candidates will now go forward to represent the Youth Party in their respective constituencies and electoral districts in the 2027 General Elections.

We encourage you to take time to familiarise yourself with the candidates representing your state and community and to stay engaged as we move into the next phase of our work together.

We thank every aspirant who stepped forward, every member who participated in the process and every official who ensured the integrity of the exercise.

Together, we shape the future through our participation, the development of bold ideas and the steady work of turning vision into action.

Governorship Candidate

Delta State

  • Mr. Joshua Denila

Senatorial Candidates

Ogun State – Ogun Central Senatorial Disrict

  • Mr. Olagoke Kuye

Osun State – Osun Central Senatorial District

  • Mr. Adefila Ibrahim Adedeji

Kaduna State – Kaduna North Senatorial District

  • Mr. Suleiman Muhammad Zuntu

Abia State – Abia North Senatorial District

  • Engr. Ojisi Uchenna Ogbaja

House of Representatives Candidates

Imo State – Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency

  • Mr. Chiwelite Obioma Mgbeoji

Kogi State – Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency

  • Mr. Abubakar Sadiq Sulaiman

Benue State – Obi/Oju Federal Constituency

  • Mr. Opeh Benjamin

Abia State – Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

  • Engr. Ojisi Lebechi Ogbaja

State House of Assembly Candidates

Lagos State

  • Mr. Badru Mukandas – Lagos Island I Constituency
  • Ms. Dolapo Osunsina – Eti-Osa II Constituency
  • Mr. Ajanaku Oluwashanu – Lagos Island II Constituency

Oyo State

  • Mr. Eesuola Akinyemi Mosadoluwa – Akinyele II Constituency

Delta State

  • Mr. Joshua Osakponovwe Gbakeji – Ughelli South Constituency
  • Mr. Edo Kesena – Isoko South Constituency 1

Rivers State

  • Mr. Freeborn David – ONELGA II Constituency
  • Mr. Emmanuel Dimkpa – Tai Constituency
  • Mr. Fortune Aleraa – Ikwerre Constituency

Imo State

  • Mr. Ikerimba Henry Hamilton – Orlu Constituency

Bayelsa State

  • Chief Barr. Nabai Alfred Inemugha – Ogbia Constituency 1
  • Mr. Cornelius Oguara – Nembe Constituency 1

Plateau State

  • Mr. Nicolas Mang – Jos North West Constituency

Enugu State

  • Mr. Egbo Best Ugonna – Enugu South Rural Constituency

Kogi State

  • Mr. Bako Jacob – Dekina Constituency
  • Mr. Husseni Abdul – Bassa Constituency

Abia State

  • Mr. Onuoha Emmanuel Okechukwu – Bende North Constituency
  • Mr. Paul Omeonu Orji – Ibeku East Constituency

Ondo State

  • Mr. Tayo Obafusi Johnson – Idanre Constituency

The Party remains committed to presenting competent, visionary, and people-oriented candidates who will champion good governance, accountability, and inclusive development for all Nigerians.Osu

2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS – PARTY PRIMARIES

Our Party will conduct its Primary Elections for the selection of candidates to represent the Party in the 2027 General Elections. We invite all qualified and interested members to take advantage of this historic oppurtunity to contest and serve our great nation.
 
Shchedule of activities
Sale of Forms: 2 March – 20 May 2026
Screening: 25 May 2026
Screening Appeals: 26 May 2026
Primaries: 29 May 2026
 
Position and Form Fees (Expression of Interest + Nomination)
President – ₦35,000,000
Governor – ₦14,000,000
Senator – ₦2,500,000
House of Representatives – ₦1,500,000
State House of Assembly – ₦250,000
 
Women, Youth below 40 years, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are eligible for a 50% discount on nomination fees.
 
Last day of Sales of nomination form – 20th May, 2026
Screening – 25th May, 2026
Screening Appeal – 26th May, 2026
Primaries – 29th May, 2026
Appeal from Primaries – 20th May, 2026
 
Interested members are required to signify their interest by purchasing nomination forms by following the instructions below:
 
All payments for the purchase of nomination forms shall be made directly into the Youth Party’s accredited bank account as follows:
Bank: Zenith Bank
Account Number: 1015846526
Account Name: Youth Party Primaries
 
After payment, forward proof to accounts@youthpartyng.com. This confirms your submission.

STEP FORWARD TO SERVE: BE A LEADER OF YOUTH PARTY

The upcoming Ward, Local Government Area (LGA), and State Congresses, culminating in the National Convention, present a unique opportunity for every member to take charge of the leadership of the party or partake in the election of others, in line with our Constitution.
 
This process is open, inclusive, and participatory. Giving every member a voice in determining who leads our Party at the Ward, LGA, State, and National levels.
 
Key Dates
• Ward Congresses: 16th May 2026
• LGA Congresses: 18th May 2026
• State Congresses: 20th May 2026
• National Convention: 23rd May 2026
 
Your Role Matters
Whether by contesting, supporting, or voting, your participation is essential to building a Party that truly reflects our shared values of inclusion, accountability, and progress.
 
The available roles at the Ward, local government, state and national levels are:
1. Chair
2. Deputy Chair
3. Secretary
4. Deputy Secretary
5. Legal Adviser
6. Deputy Legal Adviser
7. Publicity Secretary
8. Deputy Publicity Secretary
9. Treasurer
10. Deputy Treasurer
11. Organizing Secretary
12. Deputy Organizing Secretary
13. Auditor
14. Deputy Auditor
15. Policy & Strategy Secretary
16. Deputy Policy & Strategy Secretary
17. Financial Secretary
18. Deputy Financial Secretary
19. Youth Leader
20. Leader of Persons with Disability (PWD)
21. Women Leader
22. Deputy Women Leader
 
The fees for the nomination forms are as follows:
Ward Level:
Chair – ₦5,000 | Other Offices – ₦2,500
LGA Level:
Chair – ₦10,000 | Other Offices – ₦5,000
State Level:
Chair – ₦100,000 | Other Offices – ₦30,000
National Level:
Chair – ₦250,000 | Other Offices – ₦150,000
 
Last day of Sales of nomination form – 10th May, 2026
 
Screening & appeals from screening
Ward – 11th May, 2026 
LGAs’ – 12th May,2026
State – 13th May, 2026
National – 17th May, 2026
 
Take Action
• Mobilise a minimum of 25 members in your ward to join our Party in order to participate  in the Ward Congress.
• Support others to stand for offices
• Participate in the screening process
• Show up and vote at the designated venue of your Ward Congress
 
Interested members are required to signify their interest by purchasing nomination forms and follow the instructions below:
All payments for the purchase of nomination forms shall be made directly into the Youth Party’s accredited bank account as follows:
Bank: Zenith Bank
Account Number: 1015167021
Account Name: Youth Party
 
After payment, forward proof to accounts@youthpartyng.com. This confirms your submission.
 
Together, we can elect leaders who will strengthen our structures and position our Party for greater impact.
Let’s build the future together.

PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS

We are set to conduct Primary Elections in preparation for the 2027 General Elections in line with the Electoral Act (2026) (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.

Here is to announce that our National Executive Committee (NEC) has issued guidelines for the conduct of our Party’s primaries for the 2027 General Elections in conformity with the INEC Guidelines on the conduct of party primaries.

The Timetable and Schedule of activities for the conduct of the primary election is as follows:

 

S/N

 

ACTIVITIES

 

TIMELINE

1.

Sale of Forms

    2nd March-  20th May, 2026

2.

Screening

    21st – 22nd May, 2026

3.

Appeals

     23rd – 24th May, 2026

4.

Primaries

     25th – 26th May, 2026

5.

Appeals arising from Primaries

      27th – 28th May, 2026

Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms are available online from 2nd March – 20th May, 2026. https://youthpartyng.com/elections .

Find below the fees for the Purchase of Forms:

 

S/N

 

Position

Expression

of Interest Form

 

Nomination Form

 

Total

1.

President

₦ 2,000,000

₦33,000,000

₦ 35,000,000

2.

Governor

₦ 1,000,000

₦13,000,000

₦ 14,000,000

3.

Senator

₦ 500,000

₦2,000,000

₦ 2,500,000

4.

Federal House of Representatives

₦ 200,000

₦1,300,000

₦ 1,500,000

5.

State House of Assembly

₦ 100,000

₦150,000

₦ 250,000

Female aspirants and persons with disabilities (PWD) shall pay 50% (half) of the prescribed nomination fee.

Youth – 25 to 40 years shall pay 50% (half) of the prescribed nomination fee.

All Payments should be made directly to the bank account below.

Account Name: Youth Party Primaries

Bank: Zenith

Account No: 1015846526

The primaries guideline and further information are available on the Party’s website Click to download the Guidelines

Kindly note that the primaries as stated above will be conducted on the basis of One Member One Vote (OMOV); no delegates or super delegates. All party members are entitled to vote. Our Nomination Forms are affordable. Voting will be innovative and convenient as we are adopting electronic means: online and SMS. It will be secured, monitored by candidates and INEC, and secret as required by the law. The guidelines for the primaries are open and accessible for transparency. The members’ list/voters list for each constituency or elective position will be available to all aspirants without discrimination.

The Party is committed to expanding the democratic space by providing a level playing field for all aspirants on its platform. We encourage anyone who aspires to contest in a free and fair primaries to join the Party at www.youthpartyng.com/join-movement/. Likewise, persons interested in voting for a candidate of their choice in a party primaries without fear or favour, are encouraged to join the Party. The Party preaches transparent political leadership and followership that frowns at money politics, bribery, violence, ‘short termism’, repression and corruption.

Youth Party Announces Dates for 2026 Congresses and Convention

Youth Party has officially announced the timetable for its 2026 Ward, Local Government Area, and State Congresses and Convention.

The congresses are a key part of the Party’s internal democratic process and will provide members across the country the opportunity to participate in strengthening the Party’s structures and leadership ahead of upcoming political activities.

Members are encouraged to take note of the dates and prepare to participate actively at the ward, local government, and state levels.

Detailed Congress and Convention Guidelines, including procedures for participation and other relevant information, are available for download.

 Click to download the Guidelines 

Youth Party remains committed to a transparent, inclusive, and democratic process as it continues to build strong structures across the country and empower young Nigerians to shape the future.

 
 
 
 
 

ELECTION TECHNOLOGY NEEDS A ROADMAP, NOT JUST A LAW.

ELECTORAL ACT

The Youth Party has always taken a forward looking stance in Nigeria’s political space. We believe technology can strengthen democracy. But here’s the thing, technology on its own doesn’t guarantee credibility. Structure does. Planning does. Discipline does.

When it comes to the electronic transmission of election results, the conversation cannot be reduced to a quick amendment or a political soundbite. The issue is deeper than that. It touches infrastructure, security, trust, and long-term sustainability. If we are serious about reform, we must be serious about design.

Our position stands firmly on three pillars:         

  1. Framework over Band-Aids: 

A simple amendment to the Electoral Act is not a silver bullet. What this really means is that electronic transmission must sit inside a clearly defined national framework.That framework should answer hard questions:

  • How do we secure the system against cyber threats and coordinated attacks?
  • What redundancy systems are in place if networks fail?
  • How do we protect data integrity from polling unit to final collation?
  • What independent audit mechanisms will verify results in real time?
  • How do we address rural connectivity gaps without disenfranchising voters?

Nigeria still struggles with uneven internet penetration and electricity supply. Pretending those realities do not exist will not make them disappear. A strong framework anticipates failure points before they happen. It builds in backups. It sets standards. It defines accountability.

Without this groundwork, electronic transmission risks becoming another rushed reform that creates more disputes than it resolves.

  1. The Pilot Phase:

Every off-cycle election between now and 2027 should serve as a structured pilot phase. Not symbolic. Not partial. Intentional.This gives INEC the opportunity to:

  • Stress-test systems under real electoral pressure
  • Evaluate performance in urban and rural environments
  • Train ad hoc staff and troubleshoot operational gaps
  • Refine logistics and incident response protocols
  • Build voter confidence through visible transparency

Technology improves through iteration. That’s how every serious system in the world is developed. We should not treat a general election as the first full-scale experiment. If we learn from smaller elections now, we reduce the margin of error later. By 2027, the process should feel routine, not revolutionary.

  1. Policy Before Legislation

Strong democracies follow a logical order: research, policy design, stakeholder consultation, pilot implementation, then legislation. When laws come first and policy comes later, confusion follows. Agencies scramble. Implementation gaps widen. Court cases multiply. Public trust weakens. Electronic transmission affects political parties, civil society, security agencies, telecom providers, technology partners, and voters themselves. All of these actors must be factored into a comprehensive policy conversation before laws are finalized. Legislation should codify a system that has already been properly designed and tested. Not the other way around.

  1. The Bigger Picture

At its core, this is about trust.Citizens need to believe that their votes count and that results reflect reality. Technology can help restore that confidence, but only if it is transparent, secure, and resilient.We are not opposed to innovation. In fact, we are demanding a smarter version of it. Nigeria deserves an electoral system that is:

  • Transparent
  • Secure
  • Auditable
  • Inclusive
  • Future-proof

Rushed reforms create headlines. Well-designed systems create stability.

The Youth Party remains committed to a tech-driven electoral process that strengthens the integrity of the ballot and deepens democratic confidence.

The goal is not speed,the goal is credibility and credibility requires a roadmap.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

We believe in collectively funding our Party’s activities and promoting internal democracy.In line with our Constitution, party members are required to pay monthly dues of N1000 to support the operational cost of achieving the objective of a better Nigeria.
 
You can pay conveniently online at no extra cost through the link below.
 
Every kobo collected and expended will be accounted for, as is our usual practice.
Let’s Shape the Future together.

PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR THE 2026 OSUN STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION

Osun 2026 elections

Youth Party is set to conduct its Primary Elections in preparation for the Osun State 2026 Gubernatorial Elections scheduled to hold on 27th November, 2026 in line with the Electoral Act (2022) (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guideline.

Here is to announce that Youth Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has issued guidelines for the conduct of the Party’s primaries for the Osun State 2026 Gubernatorial Elections scheduled to hold on 27th November, 2026 in conformity with the INEC Guidelines on the conduct of party primaries.

Furthermore, in compliance with the Electoral Act (2022) (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guideline, the Timetable and Schedule of activities for the conduct of the election is as follows:

S/N

ACTIVITIES

TIMELINE

1.

Sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms

3rd November  – 12th December, 2025

2.

Screening

13th December, 2025

3.

Appeals

14th December, 2025

4.

Primaries

15th December, 2025

5.

Appeals arising from Primaries

16th December, 2025

The Party has made Expression of Interest and nomination Forms available online

https://youthpartyng.com/elections/ from 3rd November  – 12th December, 2025

Find below the fees for the Purchase of Forms:

S/N

Position

Expression

of Interest Form

Nomination

Form

Total

1.

Governor

₦ 1,000,000

₦7,000,000

₦ 8,000,000

Female aspirants and persons with disabilities (PWD) shall pay 50% (half) of the prescribed nomination fee.

Youth – 25 to 40 years shall pay 50% (half) of the prescribed nomination fee.

All Payments should be made directly to the bank account below.

Account Name: Youth Party Primaries

Bank: Zenith

Account No: 1015846526

Youth Party primaries guideline and further information are available on the Party’s website: click to download

Kindly note that the primaries as stated above will be conducted on the basis of One Member One Vote (OMOV); no delegates or super delegates. All party members are entitled to vote. Our Nomination Forms are affordable. Voting will be innovative and convenient as we are adopting electronic means: online and SMS. It will be secured, monitored by candidates and INEC, and secret as required by the law. The guidelines for the primaries are open and accessible for transparency. The members’ list/voters list for each constituency or elective position will be available to all aspirants without discrimination.

The Party is committed to expanding the democratic space by providing a level playing field for all aspirants on its platform. We encourage anyone who aspires to contest in a free and fair primaries to join the Party at www.youthpartyng.com/join-movement/. Likewise, persons interested in voting for a candidate of their choice in a party primaries without fear or favour, are encouraged to join the Party. The Party preaches transparent political leadership and followership that frowns at money politics, bribery, violence, ‘short termism’, repression and corruption.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSTITUTION AMENDEMENT

RECOMMENDATIONS TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

The House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution’s engagement with leaders of political parties “the Proposed Alteration to the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999” Consultations fixed for Monday 6th October, 2025. 

Pursuant to the invitation of the House of Representatives on the engagement with leaders of political parties on Constitution Review, we members of Youth Party hereby submit the following proposals for your consideration as part of the review and amendment of the 1999 Constitution on the listed issues: Click to download and read.

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