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YPP Fixes May 30 for Convention, Presidential Primary, Raises Security Concerns



The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has approved its timetable for congresses, primaries and national convention ahead of forthcoming electoral activities, with May 30, 2026, slated for both its National Convention and presidential primary.

The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the party’s 25th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at its National Secretariat in Abuja.

According to the communiqué signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Wale Martins, the schedule of activities will commence with Ward Congresses on May 21, followed by Local Government Congresses on May 22 and State Congresses on May 23.

The party fixed May 24 for House of Assembly primaries, May 25 for House of Representatives and Senate primaries, and May 26 for governorship primaries, culminating in the National Convention and presidential primary on May 30.

The NEC also approved nomination fees for aspirants, pegging House of Assembly forms at N1.5 million, House of Representatives at N3 million, Senate at N8 million, governorship at N20 million, and the presidential form at N50 million. However, the party retained free Expression of Interest forms for all aspirants.

In a bid to promote inclusiveness, the party granted a 50 per cent concession on nomination fees for aspirants under 40 years, women and persons living with disabilities. The sale of nomination forms, the party said, takes immediate effect.

On party structure, the NEC resolved to zone the position of State Chairman in Anambra State to the Central Senatorial District, while retaining the office of State Secretary in the Southern Senatorial District, citing prevailing political considerations.

The committee also approved a three-day nationwide membership drive aimed at boosting party registration, directing state chairmen and stakeholders to mobilise effectively for the exercise.

Regarding the mode of primaries, the party adopted both consensus and direct primary options for elections at all levels, in line with its constitution and the provisions of the Electoral Act.

Beyond internal party affairs, the YPP expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, particularly the rising incidents of kidnapping for ransom and violent attacks on civilians and security personnel.

The party condemned what it described as the growing impunity of criminal elements and called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to demonstrate stronger political will in addressing the crisis.

It warned that the continued loss of lives, including those of military personnel, was unacceptable and urged the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action to restore security nationwide.

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