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.

Lagos Local Government Election: Thank You Lagosians

We wish to thank our members, supporters and voters for supporting and voting for our candidates at the Saturday, 12th July, 2025, Lagos State Local Government Elections. We are grateful for your exceptional support with your time, resources and votes.

Expectedly, the Lagos State Local Government Elections were shambolic and blatantly rigged against our candidates with reckless and shameless abandon. From the onset, LASIEC was designed to be openly partisan. It was packed with openly competitive APC politicians as Commissioners. No proper notice was issued for the election. The voters register was not displayed in consonance with the law. Our candidates were harassed and intimidated by LASIEC under guise of verification. And, invited to DSS for “profiling” as part of the intimidation campaign.

On Election Day, LASIEC officially sanctioned rigging by allowing APC supporters to vote without voter’s cards. No card reader. No BVAS. Ballot stuffing and Multiple thumb printing were the order of the day in Ward B1, Lagos Island Local Government. Voting materials were either not brought or arrived very late in Eti Osa Local Government . Generally, the voter’s turn out was exceptionally low and less than 5% of the registered voters turned out to vote. However, the rigged results shockingly and shamelessly reflected a 20-30% voters turn out.

Nonetheless, the election showed a considerable love for our Party. We were obviously the preferred party without rigging as we beat all the parties in the constituencies where we ran.  We dominated the elections against AA, PDP, ZLP  and others.

Our Party will review the results and take a considered decision on the rigged outcome of the elections.  Once again, we thank you for your exceptional support.

Let’s “Shape the Future” together.

 Francisco Doregos                                                                                                                                               Chair                                                                                                                                                                     Youth Party                                                                                                                                                                 Lagos Chapter   

PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR THE 2025 BYE-ELECTIONS.

bye elections

Youth Party is set to conduct its Primary Elections in preparation for the Bye-Elections scheduled to hold on 16th August, 2025 in line with the Electoral Act (2010) (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 Bye-Elections scheduled to hold on 16th August, 2025 in conformity with the INEC Guidelines on the conduct of party primaries .

Furthermore, in compliance with the Electoral Act (2010) (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guideline the Timetable and Schedule of activities for the conduct of the Bye-Elections is as follows:

S/N

ACTIVITIES

TIMELINE

1.

Sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms

7th – 18th July, 2025

2.

Screening

19th July, 2025

3.

Appeals

20th July, 2025

4.

Primaries

21st July, 2025

5.

Appeals arising from Primaries

22nd July, 2025

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

https://youthpartyng.com/elections/ from 7th – 18th July 2025.

Find below the fees for the Purchase of Forms:

S/N

Position

Expression                            of

Interest Form

Nomination

Form

Total

1.

Senate

₦ 750,000

₦4,250,000

₦ 5,000,000

2.

House Of Representative

₦ 250,000

₦ 2,250,000

₦ 3,000,000

3.

House Of Assembly

₦ 125,000

₦ 375,000

₦ 500,000

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.

PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR THE 2026 FCT AREA COUNCIL ELECTIONS.

Youth Party is set to conduct its Primary Elections in preparation for the 2026 FCT Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Terittory in line with the Electoral Act (2010) (as amended) and the  Independent National Electoral Commission  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  2026 FCT Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Terittory scheduled to be held on 21st  February, 2026 in conformity with the Independent National Electoral Commission  guidelines on the conduct of party primaries .

Furthermore, in compliance with the Electoral Act (2010) (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral Commission guideline the Timetable and Schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2026 FCT Area Council Primary Elections in the Federal Capital Terittory is as follows:

 

 

S/N

 

ACTIVITIES

 

TIMELINE

 

1.

 

Sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms

 

21st April- 25th June, 2025

 

2.

 

Screening

 

26th June, 2025

 

3.

 

Screening Appeal

 

27th June, 2025

 

4.

 

 Primaries

 

28th June, 2025

 

5.

 

Appeal from Primaries

 

29th June, 2025

 

 

 

The Party has made  Expression of Interest and nomination  Forms available  on the Party’s website https://youthpartyng.com/elections/   .

 

Find below the fees for the Purchase of Forms:

S/N

Position

Expression of Interest Form

Nomination Form

1.

Chairmanship

N50,000

N500,000

2.

Councillorship

N15,000

N150,000

 

  • Female aspirants and persons with disabilities(PWD) shall pay 50% (half ) ofthe prescribed nomination fee. l
  • 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 Youth Party primaries guideline and further information are available on the Party’s website https://shorturl.at/slh7F  .

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.

 

Helen Adoh

Ag. National Secretary

 

 

 

PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR THE LAGOS STATE 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS.

Lagos elections

Youth Party is set to conduct its Primary Elections in preparation for the Local Government elections in Lagos State in line with the Electoral Act (2010) (as amended) and the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission  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  Local Government elections in Lagos State scheduled to be held on 12th July, 2025 in conformity with the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission Guidelines on the conduct of party primaries .

Furthermore, in compliance with the Electoral Act (2010) (as amended) and the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission guideline the Timetable and Schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2025 Local Government Primary Elections in Lagos State is as follows:

 

 

S/N

 

ACTIVITIES

 

TIMELINE

 

1.

 

Sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms

 

21st April – 15th May, 2025

 

2.

 

Screening

 

16th May, 2025

 

3.

 

Screening Appeal

 

17th May, 2025

 

4.

 

 Primaries

 

18th May, 2025

 

5.

 

Appeal from Primaries

 

19th May, 2025

 

 

 

The Party has made  Expression of Interest and nomination  Forms available  on the Party’s website https://youthpartyng.com/elections/   .

 

Find below the fees for the Purchase of Forms:

S/N

Position

Expression of Interest Form

Nomination Form

1.

Chairmanship

N50,000

N500,000

2.

Councillorship

N15,000

N150,000

 

  • Female aspirants and persons with disabilities(PWD) shall pay 50% (half ) ofthe prescribed nomination fee. l
  • 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 Youth Party primaries guideline and further information are available on the Party’s website .

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.

 

Helen Adoh

Ag. National Secretary

 

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