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Press Release – July 2019

The Youth Party is set to conduct its Primary Elections in preparation for the gubernatorial elections in Kogi and Bayelsa State in line with the Electoral Act (2010) (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guideline.

Here is to announce that the Youth Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has issued guidelines for the conduct of the Party’s primaries for the Gubernatorial Elections in Kogi and Bayelsa State 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 2019 Governorship Primary Elections in Kogi and Bayelsa is as follows:

 

 

S/N

  

ACTIVITIES

  

TIMELINE
 

1.

  

Sale of Forms

  

15th July, 2019 – 12th August, 2019
 

2.

  

Screening

  

14th August – 25th  August, 2019
 

3.

  

Appeals

  

26th August – 31st  August 2019
 

4.

  

Governorship Primaries

  

 

2nd September
 

5.

  

Appeals arising  from Primaries

  

3rd September, 2019

 

The Party has made Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms available at the National Secretariat and State Offices from 15th July – 10th August, 2019.

Find below the fees for the Purchase of Forms:

S/N Position Expression of Interest Form Nomination Form
1. Governorship N100,000 N1,000,000

 

 

 

The Youth Party primaries guideline and further information are available on the Party’s website: www.youthpartyng.com.

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.

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Youth Party Condemns Last Minute Postponement

It is with deep disappointment that we acknowledge the news of INEC’s postponement of today’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections and next Saturday’s Governorship and State Assembly Elections to next Saturday 23rd February and Saturday 9th March, 2019, respectively.

Indeed, it is an unfortunate development: we do not welcome the postponement of an election that has been planned for approximately 4 years, hours to the commencement of voting.

Due to this unfortunate disappointment, the lives and businesses of hardworking Nigerians have been disrupted. As a Nation, we have incurred losses and costs, which would have been entirely avoidable.

We noted similar postponements in 2011 and 2015, and had hoped for better planning and implementation for future elections. Sadly, this is not the case.

We enjoin our fellow Nigerians to be prepared to vote for Youth Party candidates on the new dates. We cannot afford disillusion and apathy.

We must perform our civic duty. Delay is not denial, and with our commitment and togetherness, we will Shape The Future of our dear Country.

God bless Nigeria.

Ms. Ilamosi Ekenimoh
National Publicity Secretary

Youth Party Newsletter 013

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

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

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.

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YOUTH PARTY ANNOUNCES ELECTION PRIMARIES

The Youth Party, a political party recently registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is set to conduct its Primary Elections in preparation for the 2019 general elections.

The Party’s National Organising Secretary, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi, announced that in conformity with the INEC Guidelines on the conduct of party primaries, the Youth Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has issued guidelines for the conduct of the Party’s primaries.

Furthermore, the Schedule for the Party’s Primary Elections is as follows:

  1. Sale of Forms                                                      20th August – 8th September, 2018
  2. Screening                                                             5th September – 9th September, 2018
  3. Appeals                                                                6th September – 10th September, 2018
  4. State House of Assembly Primaries                2nd October, 2018
  5. House of Reps. and Senate Primaries            2nd October, 2018
  6. Governorship Primaries                                   3rd October, 2018
  7. Presidential Primary                                         3rd October, 2018
  8. Appeals from Primaries                                   3rd October – 4th October, 2018

The Party has made Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms available at the National Secretariat and State Offices from August 20 – September 1, 2018. The following are the fees:

S/N Position Expression of Interest Form Nomination Form
1. President N200,000.00 N2,000,000.00
2. Governor N100,000.00 N1,000,000.00
3. Member, Senate N80,000.00 N800,000.00
4. Member, House of Representatives N40,000.00 N400,000.00
5. Member, State House of Assembly N20,000.00 N200,000.00
6. Member, FCT Area Council N2,500.00 N25,000.00

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Also read Youth Party Primary Election Guidelines by clicking the link below.
Guidelines for Primaries

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A NEW DAWN FOR NIGERIANS AS YOUTH PARTY GETS INEC REGISTRATION

LAGOS: There is a new dawn for Nigerians as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) finally registers Youth Party as announced on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Confirming this in Lagos, Ms. Ilamosi Ekenimoh, the National Publicity Secretary of Youth Party, said that the journey started as far back as 2014, when a group of young Nigerians decided to birth a new generation political platform to serve and unite Nigerians…

We commiserate with Birane Village, Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State

We commiserate with Birane Village, Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State

 

We at Youth Party send our condolences to the people of Zamfara State in particular, and the entire Nation in general over the loss of 18 lives in an attack by yet unapprehended gunmen in Birane village in Zurmi Local Government area of the State. The Public Relations Office of the state’s police command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Muhammad Shehu, confirmed this saddening development on Thursday.

 

For years, there have been attacks and reprisal attacks between herdsmen and farming communities, leading to loss of lives and homes, especially in the Northeast and North Central states of the Country. It might be difficult to verify who is behind these attacks but what is undeniable is that these attacks have gone on for way too long

 

These wanton attacks have gone largely unchecked by the security agencies and the government, who have looked on, seemingly helpless to check these herdsmen and anyone trying to foment trouble.

 

Various proposals have been suggested as a way of quelling these attacks, but they must be actualised as soon as possible to bring peace to the land. Security agencies must intensify efforts at apprehending the perpetrators, while being proactive in preventing such attacks. Without peace, growth and development is nigh impossible for any community or country.

 

For too long, this country has suffered from the ills of terrorism and violence, especially in the north, whether it be Boko Haram or herdsmen/farming community clashes. This situation cannot be allowed to continue. It is the responsibility of any government to provide security for all of its citizens.

 

Every single Nigerian life is valuable and should always be protected by the might of the State. No more lives should be lost to terror of any kind.

 

The Youth Party calls on the Federal Government to take concrete steps to combat this menace of terrorism and violence and put a definite stop to it. The longer it is allowed to fester, the worse off we are as a nation. A lasting solution must be found.

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and properties in the attacks.