Comrade Bishop Amakiri, National Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), has firmly denied that his party plans to merge with the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made this known while addressing the media in Abuja at the ratification event for the party’s candidates.
Amakiri dismissed widespread speculation that the YPP is considering collapsing its structure into the ruling party. He described such reports as mere media conjecture, stressing that no discussions have taken place on the matter. ‘To my knowledge, no APC member has ever approached us with such a proposal. Why would we abandon our identity for a party that hasn’t shown any unique appeal?’ he asked.
Regarding the impact of the passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the YPP chairman acknowledged the loss but argued that it hasn’t weakened the party. ‘His death affected us, no doubt, but it would be wrong to say it ended our rise. The party hasn’t contested any general election since then, so judging our strength is premature. Ubah gave us visibility, and we’ve built on that foundation,’ he said.
Amakiri assured Nigerians that the YPP remains a force to watch in the 2027 elections. ‘We have fresh ideas and credible candidates. Soon, we will unveil a presidential candidate who offers a real alternative to the status quo,’ he added.