The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has pegged its presidential nomination form at ₦50million, as it unveiled its roadmap for the 2026 electoral cycle, fixing dates for its congresses, primaries and national convention.
Penpushing reports that National Publicity Secretary of the party, Egbeola Martins, disclosed this in a statement explaining that the decisions were reached at the party’s 25th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at its national secretariat in Abuja.
“The NEC also approved nomination fees across all elective positions, with the presidential form pegged at ₦50m and governorship at ₦20m. Senate aspirants are to pay ₦8m, House of Representatives ₦3m, and state assembly hopefuls ₦1.5m’, he wrote
“While expression of interest forms remain free, YPP introduced a 50 per cent concession on nomination fees for aspirants below 40 years, women, and persons living with disabilities to encourage broader participation. The sale of forms begins immediately’, Martins added
Penpushing further reports that the spokesperson of Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the statement on insecurity in the country, called on President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate stronger political will and decisiveness in addressing the security crisis.
“YPP condemns the apparent impunity with which these criminal elements operate across all regions of the country. We hereby call on the President and Commander-in-Chief to demonstrate stronger political will and decisiveness in addressing the security crisis. The continuous loss of lives, including those of gallant military personnel, is unacceptable and demands immediate and effective action’, Martins stated.
Penpushing also reports that under the approved timetable, primaries for state Houses of Assembly are slated for May 24, 2026, followed by those for the House of Representatives and Senate on May 25, 2026
Meanwhile, the governorship primaries is equally scheduled to hold on May 26,2026, while the National Convention and Presidential Primary are scheduled for May 30, 2026
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