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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.

Click here to download the Guidelines

Click to download nomination forms

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.

Click here to download the Guidelines

Click here to download nomination forms

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Click to pay dues

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

Youth Party is set to conduct its Primary Elections in preparation for the Osun State 2026 Gubernatorial Elections scheduled to hold on 27^th 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 27^th 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

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

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSTITUTION AMENDEMENT

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.

Youth Party is set to conduct its Primary Elections in preparation for the Bye-Elections scheduled to hold on 16^th 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 16^th 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

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