The leadership of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, has said that the party is re-strategizing to take over governance in Anambra come November 8; to enable it unleash people-oriented programs in the state, adding that the party is geared towards breeding a new set of leaders through “ballot revolution”.
Speaking at a press conference in Awka, the YPP leadership, including the National Chairman, Bishop Emmanuel Amakiri, represented by the National Secretary, Barrister Vidiyeno Bamaiyi, Anambra State leader of the party, Chief Dr Chinedu Umeadi, Agunechemba, and the state Chairman, Honourable Prince Moses Obi, noted that the party did well in the last political outing in the state; resulting in increase in its followership, and has re-strategized to make more impact in future outings.
On 2025 Anambra governorship position, the party announced March 1 as date for commencement of sale of nomination and expression of interest forms, adding that it has no zoning arrangement, and that sale of form for the election is free for women as special incentive.
On the by-election for Anambra South Senatorial District, the party said the chance to produce late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s replacement should have been given to them unchallenged.
On state of Anambra affairs, the YPP leader in the state, Chief Dr Umeadi, declined comment, but wished Governor Chukwuma Soludo well in office, even as he promised to support any candidate of his YPP party in the coming Anambra governorship election.
Asked what they will do different, the YPP leadership said the party will better than APGA in all aspects.
On possibility of supporting APC because of the late Senator Ubah, the said no, adding that the late Senator was right in his decision, and still has respect of YPP members.
Earlier at a meeting of YPP members from across the state, a minute silence was observed in honor and appreciation of the late Senator Ubah, whom Dr Umeadi said was the reason he entered YPP.
While calling for membership drive to strengthen the party, Dr Umeadi explained that the more stakeholders, the more grounded the party is for any meaningful outing during election, and charged members to be consistent and make serious commitment for success of the party.
He said he is open to discussion with people across party lines, even as his membership of YPP remains certain.
