MEMORANDA TO INEC ON THE REVIEW OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS
7 Factors that have contributed to Nigeria’s infrastructural deficit
According to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed Nigeria needs an estimated sum of $100 billion annually to address the infrastructural decay in the country. While the Youth Party has proposed several ways of boosting Nigeria’s revenue base, it is important to highlight some of the factors that have led to this infrastructural decay. They are:
1.Awarding of contracts to companies that lack the capacity and expertise to effectively execute the project.
2. Diversion of scarce resources needed to solve infrastructural problems.
3. Wasting public funds on white elephant projects that contribute little or nothing to the economy
4. Poor socio-economic conditions that discourage private capital and foreign investments.
5. Inflation of contracts and huge corruption in the various ministries responsible.
6. The lack of accountability and transparency in the budgeting, awarding and supervision of infrastructure projects.
7. Waste ensued from the growing number of abandoned projects from past administrations and the failure of successive governments to continue the
A Bold Revenue Plan for Nigeria
The Youth Party is made up of individuals and groups that seek to serve and unite Nigerians. The Youth Party was created as a solution to the conundrum that the Youth, the biggest voting mass in Nigeria, have no voice in the governance of Nigeria. ‘Youth’ is an umbrella term that not only represents a generational change in Nigerian politics but new ideas and approaches to politics in Nigeria and the persons who recognize the importance of these ideals. If ever we intend to take charge of Nigeria and build the country and the future we want, this is our opportunity to do so.
Currently, political parties have sacrificed objective discourse on important socio-economic issues at the altar of politics, negative propaganda and violence. We believe in the value of objective discourse, and aim to extend the bounds of political involvement to include well-meaning citizens of the country and not just professional politicians.
The Youth Party strongly believe that political organizations goes beyond just canvassing for votes and winning elections – we must build political consciousness, active citizenship and serve as an
alternate government when not in power. In a political system where everyone criticism is largely based on personalities, the Youth Party believes in the institutional role of political opposition in a healthy
democracy. We are focused on the real issues and how Government policies affect our lives. We believe Nigerians deserve an informed choice and by doing so, we state our positions on important policy questions, especially to provide an alternative to the current position of whichever party is in power and what we would do if elected, which is the aim of this document.
YP challenges INEC’s illegal attempt to deregister the Youth Party
The attention of Youth Party has been drawn to the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (“the Commission”) on 6th February 2020, listing the names of 18 political parties as the only duly registered parties in Nigeria. This act purports to exempt Youth Party as a duly registered political party in Nigeria.
The Painful Process
Youth Party began the process to be registered as a political party in Nigeria in January 2017, a registration process that ought to have taken one month according to the Nigerian Constitution and INEC’s own published rules. For over one year, INEC frustrated that process by refusing to register the party under our chosen moniker.
The Youth Party then sued INEC to court, receiving a Judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja on 18th October 2017 instructing INEC to register us. Following the said judgement, INEC refused to register the party until 16th August 2018, just two days before the commencement of the primary elections for the 2019 electoral process.
As a result of the Commission’s delay in registering Youth Party, a good number of party members who were interested in vying for elective positions moved to other registered political parties. This delay by INEC robbed Youth Party of the opportunity to adequately prepare and participate in elections at all levels of government in Nigeria in the 2019 elections.
This is ILLEGAL
Youth Party subsequently learnt about the Commission’s intention to deregister political parties and commenced a suit against the Commission at the Federal High Court Abuja on 8th January 2020. Youth Party filed a Motion on Notice seeking to restrain the Commission from deregistering the Party. The Commission has been served with the Court Processes on 15th January 2020 and the matter is scheduled to come up on 27th February 2020.
In view of the foregoing, the act of the Commission, “deregistering” Youth Party during the pendency of the Suit is illegal. This move is aimed at restricting the democratic space by creating barriers to participation in the electoral process.
Youth Party is calling on the Commission to retrace its steps and include Youth Party in the list of registered political parties. We will be pursuing the legal process to its full conclusion. We have also begun an extensive communications campaign to ensure that the public is aware of this attempt to deny Nigerians of their rights to have choices in elections.
We need your help…
This is one of the most important political battles for the future of Nigeria. We call on all members and supporters of Youth Party to rally together and support us at this time.
How can you help?
- Call or write to INEC and protest
- Donate so we can have the funds to fight this
- Share this across your social media channels and with friends and family
We are working hard to get Youth Party back on the registered Parties list. We have achieved so much within the little time we have been registered and with your help, we WILL get through this.
The journey to shape the future of Nigeria has only just begun.
– Youth Party
Youth Party Newsletter 013
YOUTH PARTY: OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
We intend to:
• Expand the democratic space which has been too restrictive to allow forward-thinking youths participate in governance
• Encourage Nigerian youths to be organized politically to determine the Nigeria of their future
• Develop political leaders and ideas that focus on public service and national interest with commitment to high standards of integrity and austerity.
Welcome to our weekly Youth Party Digest, where we keep you updated on all the latest Youth Party activities.
The elections are approximately six weeks away and we are ramping up activity. It is our goal to win a number of seats in the House of Representatives and House of Assembly. We have eleven candidates running across the country. We call on you to support those candidates and the party as we aim to change the face and impact of politics in Nigeria.
IT’S 30 DAYS TO THE GENERAL ELECTIONS
According to Narendra Modi, “People’s participation is the essence of good governance”. Citizen’s participation in governance ensures that their representatives are responsive and responsible to their needs and aspirations. We all are affected by government decisions and we also have a right to be involved in the decision making process.
2019 is here and so are the elections. We urge you to collect your PVCs, vote rightly, and secure your votes. Remember, action breeds results, and together we can Shape the Future!!!
If you are yet to collect your PVC, click here to locate it at your polling unit. and encourage somebody you know who hasn’t collected theirs, to get theirs.
MEET OUR CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
Mr. Auwalu Aminu, is contesting to become a Member, Federal House of Representatives, Tarauni Constituency, Kano State. He is a graduate of Economics from Bayero University, Kano State. He also holds a Master Degree in Business Administration from the same University. He is currently the Deputy Managing Director, Kabo Air.
Mr. Aminu believes in strengthening policies that seek to enable improvements in education where no child is left behind. Driven by his belief, he intends to improve the quality of life of Nigerians through job creation and economic empowerment.
His favourite phrase is “leadership is integrity” which is in sync with our Party’s commitment in developing a new generation of leaders who are committed to selfless service with high standards of integrity.
In this era of irresponsive leaders, Mr. Auwalu is a man of integrity who we believe is capable in shaping the future of our beloved country Nigeria.
SUPPORT HIS MOVEMENT
You can join Auwalu’s campaign via the following medium:
Facebook – VoteAuwalAminu2019 FanPage and at auwalu.aminu@youthpartyng.com
PARTY ACTIVITIES
1. Our Party Chair, Mr. Suleiman Usman Yusuf on Monday, 7th of January received the Certified True Copy of the National Register for the 2019 Elections on behalf of the Party at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
2. The Party Chair, attended Arochukwu day and was honoured with the chieftaincy title of NWANNE DI NA MBA 1 OF AMAEKPU ITEM in Abia State.
3. Mr. Yusuf also attended the BBC World program targeted at fake news.
4. Members of the Party in Alimosho Local Government Area had their Interim Executive Committee inauguration with Adetunji Bello emerging as Chair of the Executive Committee.
ONE MORE THING…
Please send the newsletter to anyone else who is interested in shaping the future of Nigeria and click the button below to join the movement.
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Youth Party Newsletter 012
OUR CORE BELIEFS
We believe in:
• A generational change in political leadership
• Selfless public service (not personal, ethnic or religious)
• Equal opportunity through quality public education, healthcare and social housing.
Welcome to our weekly Youth Party Digest, where we keep you updated on all the latest Youth Party activities.
The elections are approximately six weeks away and we are ramping up activity. It is our goal to win a number of seats in the House of Representatives and House of Assembly. We have eleven candidates running across the country. We call on you to support those candidates and the party as we aim to change the face and impact of politics in Nigeria.
IT’S 52 DAYS TO THE GENERAL ELECTIONS
According to Napoleon Bonaparte “The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people.” We at Youth Party also believe that not only do good people like you far outnumber the crop of bad leaders we have had but you also possess the power to change our fortunes for good.
With only days to the General Election which is a referendum on our future, we urge you to collect your PVCs, vote rightly, secure your votes and activate this power. Action breeds results, and together we can Shape the Future!!!
If you are yet to collect your PVC, click here to locate it at your polling unit.
MEET OUR CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
Mr. Mujaheed Salisu Ahmad is the flagbearer of Youth Party, Lere/Bula Constituency, Bauchi State House of Assembly. He’s a 29 year old graduate of Urban and Regional Planning from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State. He also holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management Technology from the same university.
During his student days in the university, he was involved in a number of student political activities. In 2013/2014, he served as the chairman of the National Electoral Committee for the convention of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS) among several other roles.
If elected, Mujaheed intends to vibrantly push for progressive legislation that seek to develop an equitable society and the advancement of humanity through quality basic education and universal health care as minimum requirements for societal development.
Mujaheed’s aspirations for his people resonates deeply with our Party’s working ideology for the good of Nigerians and as such, we endorse his candidacy as one that will benefit the people of his constituency and #ShapeTheFuture of Nigeria.
SUPPORT HIS MOVEMENT
You can join Mujaheed’s campaign via the following medium:
Twitter – @mujaheed_a
Facebook – Mujaheed Salisu Ahmad
Email – mujaheed.ahmad@youthpartyng.com
PARTY ACTIVITIES
1. Our Party Chair, Mr. Suleiman Usman Yusuf on Monday, 7th of January received the Certified True Copy of the National Register for the 2019 Elections on behalf of the Party at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
2. The Party Chair, attended Arochukwu day and was honoured with the chieftaincy title of NWANNE DI NA MBA 1 OF AMAEKPU ITEM in Abia State.
3. Mr. Yusuf also attended the BBC World program targeted at fake news.
4. Members of the Party in Alimosho Local Government Area had their Interim Executive Committee inauguration with Adetunji Bello emerging as Chair of the Executive Committee.
ONE MORE THING…
Please send the newsletter to five other people who are interested in shaping the future of Nigeria and click the button below to join the movement.
P.S Don’t forget to click the buttons below to follow us on our social media pages and never miss any important update.
Youth Party Newsletter 011: YP Signs National Peace Accord
OUR CORE BELIEFS
We believe in:
• A generational change in political leadership
• Selfless public service (not personal, ethnic or religious)
• Equal opportunity through quality public education,
healthcare and social housing.
If you are just joining us, welcome to the weekly Youth Party Digest, where we update you on all the latest Youth Party news and political happenings. The 2019 General Election is almost here and we hope you all are armed with your PVCs and ready to #ShapeTheFuture!!!
This week’s issue features:
IT’S 61 DAYS TO THE GENERAL ELECTIONS
It’s not too late to say go get your PVCs but we hope you all have your PVCs ready and you are excited to go out and exercise your civic responsibility. If you haven’t, please go get yours at your registered INEC center. So here’s the gist, it’s not enough to complain, rant and grumble
without doing the needful, which is voting for credible and competent leaders. Don’t just go out to vote, encourage others to do so too. Action breeds results, and together we can Shape the Future!!!
MEET OUR CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
Mr. Balogun Adeola Moshood Balogun (BAMB) is the flagbearer of YP, Alimosho Constituency 1, Lagos State House of Assembly. He is a 25 year old graduate of Political Science from the University of Lagos. Jide is a young, vibrant and selfless service crusader. He is passionate about equal opportunities for all to quality public basic education, healthcare and social housing. In his words, “I have an insatiable thirst for selfless public service and I believe that service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth”.
We believe Jide is the right man for the job. Well before his political career started, he has been active as a political
volunteer and adviser in his student days in the university. Jide is a new tribe of politicians we know would shape the future of our dreams.
SUPPORT BABAJIDE’S CAMPAIGN
Join the #BAMB campaign movement via volunteering or financially by donating to the account below.
Account Name – Balogun Babajide Campaign Account
Account No – 1006175110
Bank – Zenith
You can also follow Jide @ Contact info:
Twitter – @BJ-balogun
Facebook – jd.moshood
Email – jide.balogun@youthpartyng.com
YOUTH PARTY SIGNS PEACE ACCORD
Suleiman Yusuf, the YP Chair, signed the Peace Accord , an undertaking by parties to ensure peace and rancour free campaigns before, during and after the 2019 election. The event took place on Tuesday, 11th December,2018, in Abuja.
ONE MORE THING…
Please send the newsletter to five other people who are interested in shaping the future of Nigeria and click the button below to join the movement.
