Young Progressives Party (YPP)

What Young Progressives Party (YPP) does

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) is a Nigerian political party registered on June 7, 2017, under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), founded in 2016 by Comrade Bishop Emmanuel Amakiri and a group of co-founders. It operates as a non-profit political organization built on social democratic principles, with a stated mission to build an egalitarian society led by mentally progressive, innovative, and young leaders without greed. The party's primary customer base is Nigerian citizens, with a defined youth segment of persons aged 15–40, and it contests elections for governorship, legislative, and local government offices across Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT.

YPP generates revenue through three streams: monthly membership dues tiered by executive level (₦100–₦5,000 per month), voluntary donations collected via its website, and nomination form fees for elective offices ranging from ₦1.5 million (House of Assembly) to ₦50 million (Presidential), with a 50% concession for youth aspirants under 40, women, and persons with disabilities. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on grassroots mobilization, door-to-door campaigns, town hall meetings, advocacy walks, and live-streamed events, with membership onboarding available through a digital portal (portal.ypp.ng) and physically at the National Secretariat in Abuja.

The party's underlying technology is minimal and non-proprietary: a WordPress-based website, a live stream hub, a digital membership portal, and standard social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram). It has no disclosed software products, no API, no proprietary AI/ML systems, and no certified technology stack. Its structural backbone is its 37-point state-level distribution network (36 states plus FCT), augmented by a United Kingdom international chapter, coordinated through a National Working Committee and National Executive Committee governance structure.

Name

Young Progressives Party (YPP)

Legal name

Young Progressives Party (YPP)

Website

https://ypp.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) is a Nigerian social-democratic political party registered in 2017, founded by Comrade Bishop Emmanuel Amakiri. It contests elections across Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT, mobilizing a youth-defined 15–40 membership base through grassroots campaigns, membership dues, donations, and nomination fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The party collects monthly membership dues from executives at various levels: National Executives (₦5,000), Zonal Executives (₦3,000), State Executives (₦2,000), Local Government Executives (₦1,000), Ward Executives (₦500), and Other Members (₦100). These mandatory dues fund party operations and are eligibility requirements for participation in party activities.
2. Donations: The party accepts donations from supporters through its donation page, accepting contributions via credit card to support party activities and campaigns.
3. Nomination Form Fees: The party generates revenue through the sale of nomination forms for various elective offices: House of Assembly (₦1.5m), House of Representatives (₦3m), Senate (₦8m), Governorship (₦20m), Presidential (₦50m). Expression of Interest forms are free. 50% concession is offered for young aspirants below 40 years, women, and persons living with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Young Progressives Party (YPP) is a registered Nigerian political party that fields candidates for governorship, legislative, and local government elections across Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT. The party collects monthly membership dues from executives and members at all levels, sells nomination forms to aspirants for elective offices, and accepts donations from supporters. YPP mobilizes voters through grassroots campaigns, town halls, advocacy walks, and digital channels, positioning itself around youth-led, social democratic governance and transparent internal primaries.

Product overview

Young Progressives Party (YPP) is a Nigerian political party, not a product or technology company. The organization offers political party membership registration, election candidacy participation, volunteer opportunities, and donation collection. The party's digital presence consists of a WordPress-based website providing informational content about its ideology, leadership, events, news, and resources related to Nigerian politics. No commercial software products or technology services are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YPP Party Membership Recurring membership subscription for Nigerian citizens who wish to join the party. Available via online portal (portal.ypp.ng) and through the National Secretariat in Abuja. Monthly dues range from N100 for ordinary members to N5,000 for National Executives, with N3,000 for Zonal, N2,000 for State, N1,000 for Local Government, and N500 for Ward Executives.
• Candidate Nomination Forms One-time purchase of nomination and Expression of Interest forms for aspirants seeking the party's ticket in elective offices, including House of Assembly (N1.5m), House of Representatives (N3m), Senate (N8m), Governorship (N20m), and Presidential (N50m). Expression of Interest forms are free, and a 50% concession is offered for young aspirants below 40 years, women, and persons living with disabilities.
• YPP Donation Acceptance Voluntary financial contribution platform for supporters and well-wishers, accepting donations via credit card through the party's donation page to fund party activities, voter mobilization, and election campaigns.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYPP works with INEC for all electoral activities including elections, voter registration, and political party consultations. YPP leadership participates in INEC-political party consultative meetings. INEC sets electoral calendars, conducts elections, and regulates political parties including YPP. The party submitted nominations through the INEC portal and participated in INEC-organized events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Labour Party (Nigeria): Nigerian political party that emerged as a major third-party force in 2023 with the Peter Obi presidential campaign, appealing to youth and progressive voters. Comparable to YPP as both target younger, progressive-minded Nigerian voters seeking alternatives to the APC/PDP duopoly.
• New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP): Nigerian political party currently holding governorship in Kano State. Comparable to YPP as a smaller opposition party contesting outside the APC/PDP duopoly, with grassroots mobilization and regional strongholds.
• Social Democratic Party (Nigeria): Nigerian political party with social democratic ideology aligned with YPP's stated values. Both parties compete for the progressive, youth-oriented voter segment in Nigeria's multi-party system.
• African Democratic Congress (ADC): One of the registered opposition political parties in Nigeria. Comparable to YPP as a smaller party operating in the same multi-party electoral landscape, contesting federal and state offices.
• Peoples Redemption Party (PRP): Nigerian political party with socialist/progressive roots, ideologically aligned with YPP's social democratic principles. Both parties compete for the same ideological voter segment.
• Accord Party (Nigeria): Registered Nigerian political party contesting elections across federal, state, and local levels. Comparable to YPP in operating as a smaller party seeking electoral relevance outside the dominant duopoly.
• Action Alliance: Registered Nigerian political party that has historically fielded candidates in elections. Comparable to YPP as a smaller party operating in the same electoral space with limited national footprint.
• Zenith Labour Party: Nigerian political party with labour/progressive roots. Comparable to YPP in competing for working-class and progressive voters in Nigeria's multi-party system.

Broad incumbents

• All Progressives Congress (APC): Nigeria's ruling party at the federal level and one of the two dominant parties. YPP competes directly against APC in elections, making it a broader incumbent competitor with vastly greater resources and incumbency advantages.
• Peoples Democratic Party (PDP): One of Nigeria's two dominant parties with extensive history and embedded political machinery. YPP directly competes against PDP in most elections, making it a broader incumbent competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yppnational
• Facebookfacebook.com/yppnational
• Instagraminstagram.com/yppnational

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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