The Young Progressives Party has taken decisive action against one of its federal lawmakers, expelling him from the party and appointing new leaders to steer its affairs. This move came during a crucial meeting of the party's top decision-making body in the nation's capital.
Expulsion and New Appointments
The Young Progressives Party has officially expelled Honourable Uzokwe Peter, the member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The expulsion was ratified during the party's 24th Extra Ordinary National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja.
The decision, contained in a communiqué signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, and dated December 4, 2025, was based on allegations of anti-party activities. The NEC upheld an earlier ruling by the National Working Committee, which acted on multiple petitions and verified video evidence. The party stated that Peter's actions constituted gross misconduct and violated specific sections of the YPP constitution.
In the same meeting, the committee moved to fill several vacant national offices. The newly elected officers are:
- Nana Mahmoud as Deputy National Chairperson
- Chigozie Udogu as Deputy National Secretary
- Uche Levis as National Legal Adviser
- Owoyombo Solomon as Acting National Youth Leader
- Paul Chukwuma as National Leader
- Sani Darma as North West Zonal Chairman
- Hon. Olatunbosun Abolarinwa as National Security Adviser
The NEC congratulated the new officers and urged them to perform their duties with diligence, integrity, and a strong commitment to the party's ideals.
Vote of Confidence and National Security Stance
The party's National Executive Committee also expressed strong support for its leadership. A unanimous vote of confidence was passed on the National Chairman, Bishop Amakiri. The motion was moved by the Kaduna State Chairman, Mikailu Abubakar, and seconded by his counterpart from Ekiti State, Owoola Daramola.
Beyond internal matters, the communiqué addressed pressing national issues. The YPP NEC commented on the recent change in the nation's defence leadership, welcoming the appointment and swearing-in of General Christopher Musa (Rtd) as the new Minister of Defence. The party described him as "a round peg in a round hole" and stressed that strategic security roles must be entrusted to competent professionals and should not be politicised.
Furthermore, the committee urged President Bola Tinubu to apply the same level of scrutiny used in General Musa's appointment to all security leadership positions, specifically mentioning the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
Warning Against One-Party System
The Young Progressives Party issued a strong warning about the state of Nigeria's democracy. The NEC communiqué criticised what it perceived as attempts by the President or other political actors to push the country towards a one-party system.
The party stated that such efforts pose "a direct threat to Nigeria's democratic stability." It emphasised that the strength and beauty of a vibrant democracy depend on healthy multiparty competition, respect for dissent, and the freedom of political association.
The NEC concluded by reaffirming the YPP's unwavering commitment to internal democracy, the progress of national development, and the defence of Nigeria's democratic space against any form of erosion.
