Coming 2027: Zugwai-Chukwu Secures YPP's Presidential Nomination

The Young Progressives Party has taken a significant step towards the 2027 general election by electing Mrs Anita Zugwai-Chukwu as its presidential candidate and launching Agenda 469, a initiative aimed at securing a strong presence in the National Assembly.

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This move marks the party's formal entry into the 2027 presidential race, with the YPP unveiling its candidate and setting out its vision for the elections amid growing public concern over economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and governance challenges.

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Speaking at the party's 3rd National Convention in Abuja, themed 'Resetting A Better Future Now,' YPP National Chairman, Comrade Bishop Amakiri, emphasized that Nigeria's future cannot continue to be mortgaged by failed leadership, economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and hopelessness.

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Amakiri stated that Nigerians deserve better and that together, they must reset the future now, highlighting the need for a change in leadership to address the country's challenges.

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A major highlight of the convention was the unveiling of Agenda 469, a national political initiative focused on increasing the party's representation in the National Assembly and advancing reforms through the legislative process.

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According to Amakiri, the initiative is anchored on the constitutional provision that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government, and the party will unveil a detailed implementation plan in the coming months.

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Amakiri urged members, youth groups, women organisations, professionals, and other progressive-minded Nigerians to rally behind the initiative, which aims to bring about meaningful change in the country.

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He also accused the ruling party of attempting to weaken opposition parties and manipulate democratic institutions for political advantage, warning that such efforts will fail if Nigerians rise to reject them through the ballot in 2027.

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Amakiri paid tribute to the party's founding members and pioneer supporters, saying their sacrifices and commitment since the party's registration on June 7, 2017, had sustained the movement through difficult times.

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The YPP chairman emphasized that the party remains committed to building an egalitarian society founded on justice, equity, accountability, and people-centred governance, adding that Nigerians remain the country's greatest resource.

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Amakiri noted that after nearly three decades of democratic experience in the Fourth Republic, it has become clear that everything rises and falls on leadership, and that the country cannot afford to get leadership wrong any longer.

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In her acceptance speech, Zugwai-Chukwu stated that the Young Progressives Party is strong because of the strength, commitment, and sacrifice of its members, and that her personal ambition will always remain secondary to the stability, growth, and success of the party.

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Zugwai-Chukwu pledged her loyalty to the YPP, her fidelity to its ideals, and her total commitment to the unity of its members across the federation, emphasizing her commitment to the party's goals and values.

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The presidential candidate noted that Nigerians are yearning for transparent, accountable, and people-centred leadership, and pledged to work with party members across the country to advance that goal.

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Zugwai-Chukwu described the current time as a season of testing, but also a season of great opportunity, and expressed her determination to navigate it with discipline, wisdom, courage, and faith in God.

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The convention also saw party leaders rally members around a long-term effort to strengthen the party's presence at both the executive and legislative levels ahead of the 2027 elections, marking a significant step towards the party's goal of bringing about change in the country.