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DEFECTION OF SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH TO THE APC IS UNFORTUNATE
YOUNG PROGRESSIVES PARTY 12th October 2023 PRESS STATEMENT DEFECTION OF SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH TO THE APC IS UNFORTUNATE 1. The news making the rounds on the defection of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is unfortunate, especially at a time when we should be consolidating on our gains in the just concluded…
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AKWA-IBOM ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL: INTIMIDATION, VIOLENCE AND THREAT TO LIFE BY THE PDP ARE CRIMES CAPABLE OF DERAILING OUR DEMOCRACY
1. The unrelenting efforts by the PDP to subvert justice in the ongoing Governorship Petition Tribunal hearing in Akwa-Ibom calls for urgent intervention by all critical stakeholders and lovers of democracy. 2. While we remain committed to exploring every available legal and peaceful means to reclaim our stolen mandate, it should however not be translated…
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DISCLAIMER: YPP NWC CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR ABDULLAHI SULE OF NASARAWA STATE ON HIS RE-ELECTION VICTORY
1. The National leadership of the Young Progressives Party dissociates itself from the above subject matter concerning which we notify the general public to disregard the news as there was no time the National Working Committee of the Young Progressives party whether directly or through proxies congratulated Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on his…
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THE DECLARATION OF HON. EMMANUEL UKPONG-UDO OF THE YPP AS WINNER BY INEC: A VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY
PRESS RELEASE 1. The Young Progressives Party commends the Independent National Electoral Commission for the courage to rise above all forms of intimidation and shenanigans orchestrated by the PDP to declare our candidate, Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo as the winner of the election conducted on the 25th of February, 2023 for Ikono-Ini Federal Constituency of Akwa-Ibom…
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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 22ND NWC MEETING OF THE YOUNG PROGRESSIVES PARTY HELD VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, 31ST MARCH 2023.
1. The NWC of the Young Progressives Party held its meeting today, 31st day of March 2023 and after extensive deliberations resolved as follows: 2. That the sale of nomination forms for the off season elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states should commence immediately and all aspirants interested in running on the platform of…
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AKWA-IBOM GUBER ELECTION: LEGITIMACY IS EARNED THROUGH THE BALLOT AND NOT THROUGH INTIMIDATION, ANARCHY AND MURDER
1. It is no longer news that the charade that took place on the 18th of March in Akwa-Ibom State in the name of election was characterized by unrestricted violence, barefaced rigging and shameless vote-buying by the PDP in cahoot with some corrupt INEC officials and security personnel. 2. If what was witnessed in Akwa-Ibom…
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International Youth Day
Today is a day set aside to celebrate youthfulness and its centrality to society and nation-building. A day to reflect on what was and prepare for what is to be. A day to look beyond the politicking and power tussles and critically look to the place of our youth in the future of our great…
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UNLESS NIGERIANS TAKE OWNERSHIP, THE DIVIDENDS OF DEMOCRACY WILL REMAIN ELUSIVE.
One of the greatest highlights of the past 21 years in our current democratic journey is the recognition of June 12 as democracy day. The day not only epitomizes our collective ability as a people to rise above primordial sentiments but also the capacity to unite towards a common struggle if our collective will becomes…
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365 Days in Office: Repositioning Anambra South for Greater Heights.
Today underscores a memorable and auspicious day in my life as I mark 365 days in office as the Senator representing Anambra South in the Ninth Senate; a significant milestone in my political journey, and a unique privilege bestowed upon me by the good people of Anambra South Senatorial District. On this occasion, I must…
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CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC: THE NEED FOR PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI TO AS A MATTER OF NATIONAL URGENCY ADDRESS THE NATION NOW
1. The Young Progressives Party would like to first commend the Federal Government of Nigeria for the steps thus far taken in the prevention and containment of the dreaded Coronavirus, which is currently ravaging many countries in the world. More worthy of commendation is the restriction on travelers from the 13 worst affected countries, suspension…