We are set to conduct Primary Elections in preparation for the Local Government Elections in Kano and Osun in line with the Electoral Act (2022) (as amended) and the Kano and Osun State Independent Electoral Commission guidelines.
Our National Executive Committee (NEC) has issued primary election guidelines for Kano State, and Osun State and timetable for conduct of the Party’s primaries as follows:
Kano State:
S/N |
ACTIVITIES |
TIMELINE |
1. | Sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms | 12th August – 25th September, 2024 |
2. | Screening | 26th September, 2024 |
3. | Screening Appeal | 27th September, 2024 |
4. | Primaries | 29th September, 2024 |
5. | Appeal from Primaries | 30th September, 2024 |
Osun State:
S/N |
ACTIVITIES |
TIMELINE |
1. | Sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms | 12th – 20th August, 2024 |
2. | Screening | 21st August, 2024 |
3. | Screening Appeal | 22nd August, 2024 |
4. | Primaries | 23rd August, 2024 |
5. | Appeal from Primaries | 24th August, 2024 |
We have made Expression of Interest and nomination Forms available on the our 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 | N15,000 | N150,000 |
2. | Councillorship | N7,500 | N75,000 |
- Female aspirants and persons with disabilities(PWD) shall pay 50% (half ) of the 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
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.
Our 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
