“You Can’t Rig Option A4” — YPP National Chair Boasts Of Transparent Primaries (Video)

The National Chairman and Founder of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Comrade Emmanuel Bishop Amakiri, has declared that the party’s primary election process remains one of the most transparent and credible in Nigeria’s democratic space.

Speaking during an exclusive interview on ABN TV’s Political Perspective, Comrade Amakiri hailed the Option A4 system adopted by YPP for internal elections, saying it eliminates rigging and promotes open democracy within the party.

“You can’t rig Option A4,” Amakiri said confidently. “Everyone sees who you’re voting for. It’s the fairest and most transparent system.”

Option A4, a method where party members line up behind their preferred aspirants in the open, gained popularity during the 1993 elections in Nigeria and has been praised for reducing manipulation and fostering accountability.

Amakiri emphasized that the YPP’s adoption of Option A4 underscores the party’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and grassroots participation in the democratic process.

“We’re building a political culture that puts power back in the hands of the people,” he added. “This is what differentiates us from the traditional political parties. There’s no imposition or backroom manipulation in YPP.”

The YPP Chairman stated that the party’s upcoming Anambra by-election primary, slated for July 19, will also follow the Option A4 model. He, however, noted that the date may shift slightly to July 21, which is the final day allowed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Amakiri expressed confidence that the YPP will field its best candidate for the election and retain its seat in Anambra State.

“We are prepared for every outcome, and our confidence comes from our clean internal process,” he said.

He also used the opportunity to reaffirm YPP’s strength in states like Anambra and Abia, stressing that the party’s electoral success is driven by trust, openness, and merit.