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By Nefishetu Yakubu<\/p>\n
Dr Peter Agada and Mrs Patience Ndidi-Key have emerged as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).<\/p>\n
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The candidates emerged during the party\u2019s presidential replacement primary election held on Friday in Abuja.<\/p>\n
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The the exercise followed the voluntary withdrawal of the party\u2019s former presidential candidate, Mrs Anita Zugwai-Chukwu.<\/p>\n
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In his opening remarks, YPP National Chairman, Mr Bishop Amakiri, said Zugwai-Chukwu\u2019s withdrawal necessitated the replacement primary election.<\/p>\n
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Amakiri, represented by Deputy National Chairman, Hajia Nana Mahamoud, also announced the nomination of Mrs Patience Ndidi-Key as Agada\u2019s running mate.<\/p>\n
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According to the party, Ndidi-Key is a United States-based entrepreneur and healthcare professional.<\/p>\n
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Amakiri urged Agada to uphold the YPP manifesto and deploy his wealth of experience towards addressing challenges confronting Nigeria and its citizens.<\/p>\n
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He called on the presidential candidate to remain committed to the party\u2019s principles while providing effective leadership if elected in 2027.<\/p>\n
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Also speaking, YPP National Secretary, Mr Vidiyeno Bamaiyi, said the party\u2019s membership had increased to 83,066 nationwide since May.<\/p>\n
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Bamaiyi urged state chairmen to intensify mobilisation efforts to attract more members and strengthen the party\u2019s grassroots presence.<\/p>\n
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He said stronger grassroots structures would be crucial to expanding the party\u2019s reach ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n
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In his acceptance speech, Agada pledged to reduce insecurity to the barest minimum if elected President of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI will ensure that insecurity is reduced to the barest minimum across the country,\u201d Agada said.<\/p>\n
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He also promised to decentralise energy generation and distribution to promote stable electricity supply and improve access to power nationwide.<\/p>\n
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According to him, decentralised power generation would help address persistent electricity challenges affecting households, businesses and communities across Nigeria.<\/p>\n
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Agada further appealed to Nigerians, particularly young people, not to lose hope in the country.<\/p>\n
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He urged citizens to remain optimistic about Nigeria\u2019s future, promising to work toward creating better opportunities and improved living conditions for all.<\/p>\n
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The YPP candidate\u2019s emergence marks the party\u2019s latest step toward consolidating its preparations for the 2027 general elections. (NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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