The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled Uzokwe Peter, a member of the House of Representatives, over alleged anti-party activities, as the party also elected new national officers to fill vacant positions.
The decisions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the party’s 24th Extra Ordinary National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja and signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins. The communiqué, dated December 4, 2025, stated that the NEC deliberated on the growth, unity, and progress of the party and reached several resolutions.
Peter, who represents Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, was expelled following multiple petitions and verified video evidence of anti-party activities, which the NEC said constituted gross misconduct. The actions were deemed violations of Section 36(7), Article (b, f & o), pages 70 and 71 of the YPP constitution. The party reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for acts undermining unity, discipline, and cohesion.
The meeting also approved the election of new national officers in accordance with the Electoral Act. Those elected include:
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Nana Mahmoud – Deputy National Chairperson
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Chigozie Udogu – Deputy National Secretary
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Uche Levis – National Legal Adviser
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Owoyombo Solomon – Acting National Youth Leader
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Paul Chukwuma – National Leader
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Sani Darma – North West Zonal Chairman
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Hon. Olatunbosun Abolarinwa – National Security Adviser
The NEC congratulated the new officers, urging them to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity, and commitment to the ideals of the party. A unanimous vote of confidence was also passed on National Chairman Bishop Amakiri after motions by the Kaduna State and Ekiti State chairmen.
The communiqué further addressed national security developments following the resignation of Mohammed Badaruas Minister of Defence and the subsequent appointment of General Christopher Musa (Rtd). The NEC praised Musa’s appointment, describing him as “a round peg in a round hole,” and urged the President to ensure strategic security roles are assigned to competent professionals, not politicised.
Additionally, the party criticised what it described as attempts to move Nigeria toward a one-party system, warning that such efforts threaten the country’s democratic stability. The NEC stressed that the strength of democracy lies in healthy multiparty competition, respect for dissent, and freedom of political association.
The meeting concluded by reaffirming the YPP’s commitment to internal democracy, national development, and the defence of Nigeria’s democratic space.
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