2027: YPP ready for campaigns, kicks against N150m billboard fee

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By Luminous Jannamike

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ABUJA – The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has declared its readiness to commence campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections, saying its manifesto remains the blueprint for engaging Nigerians and seeking their support.

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The party said its message was already clear: to build an egalitarian society where the Nigerian citizen remains the nation’s greatest resource, with leadership focused on the interests and welfare of the people.

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“The YPP has always been prepared for the commencement of campaigns,” the party said, adding that its manifesto remained the blueprint for engaging Nigerians and seeking their support.

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The YPP also kicked against the N150 million fee reportedly imposed on presidential campaign billboards in Cross River State, describing it as prohibitive and capable of undermining a level playing field for political parties and candidates.

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“Democracy should not become a preserve of only the wealthy or the privileged,” it warned, arguing that such charges could create another barrier for smaller parties without the financial muscle of the major parties.

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The party further faulted the use of government regulations and excessive charges to create obstacles for political opponents, cautioning those in power to remember that political fortunes can change.

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“Political power is transient, and those who wield it today must remember that they may be in opposition tomorrow,” the YPP said.

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On its broader agenda, the party said Nigeria’s development required visionary, selfless and people-centred leadership rather than leaders driven by personal, political or sectional interests.

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“Developing Nigeria is not rocket science,” the party said, stressing that the country needed leadership that placed the interests and welfare of citizens above personal, political or sectional interests.

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The YPP maintained that every political party and candidate should have a fair opportunity to present their ideas to voters, insisting that the electorate, rather than financial barriers, should determine who wins their mandate.

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“Nigerians, not excessive billboard fees or other artificial barriers, should ultimately decide who deserves their mandate,” the party said.

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