Youth Party Adopts Direct Voting, Digital Primaries For Restored Constituencies

The Youth Party has declared that its primary elections in the restored constituencies of Benue, Delta, Jigawa, and Kogi will use a direct voting system with electronic voting technology as part of preparations for the 2027 General Elections.
The party, which disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, stated that its National Executive Committee (NEC) had approved new guidelines to strengthen internal democracy, transparency, and compliance with the Electoral Act, 2026 (as amended), as well as regulations issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
A key aspect of the new framework is the adoption of the One Member One Vote (OMOV) system, which removes delegates and...