The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled Hon. Peter Uzokwe, the House of Representatives member for Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, citing alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Martins Egbeola, confirmed the decision on Monday following an emergency meeting of the YPP National Working Committee (NWC) at the party’s Abuja secretariat.
Uzokwe’s expulsion comes after a viral video showed him openly supporting Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election. In the video, Uzokwe reportedly said:
“YPP is not contesting any election. Did you hear me? I am the leader of YPP, and my supporters are here. In my constituency, I have told them to collapse it for His Excellency Chukwuma Soludo… Only APGA and Soludo are running for this election.”
The YPP condemned his remarks, describing them as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to sabotage the party.
Egbeola stated that the NWC ratified Uzokwe’s expulsion for violating multiple provisions of the party constitution, including Section 36(7), Articles (b, f & o) on offenses and sanctions.
Egbeola also clarified that Uzokwe’s claim of being YPP leader was false.
The position became vacant after the late national leader, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He further criticized Uzokwe’s appearance at an APGA rally, calling it “an act of desperation by a man whose political relevance has waned.”
The NWC described Uzokwe’s actions as gross indiscipline and deliberate deception, urging YPP members to ignore his statements and remain loyal to the party.
