Presidential hopeful of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Arc. Dr. Peter Agada, has said he will not support any 2027 political coalition that is formed only to win power.
Agada said any serious alliance must have a clear plan to tackle poverty, insecurity, unemployment and other challenges facing Nigerians.
The former Labour Party presidential aspirant spoke ahead of the YPP substitution primary scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026.
He said he chose the YPP because its ideology and principles are close to his vision for Nigeria.
Agada said he believes political parties should be driven by ideas and clear programmes rather than personalities and the desire for political positions.
On foreign loans, he said Nigeria should reduce its dependence on borrowing and make better use of its resources.
He argued that government could save more money by reducing waste, corruption and the high cost of running public institutions.
Agada said his proposed administration would introduce what he described as “lean governance”, with more government resources directed to production, education, healthcare and infrastructure.
He also explained his “Ward Capitalism” policy, which he said would take economic opportunities and development closer to the grassroots.
According to him, wards should become centres of enterprise, production and job creation instead of waiting for development to come from Abuja.
Agada said his LabourDirect programme would continue to focus on workers’ welfare, economic inclusion, production and grassroots development.
He also said his decision to leave the Labour Party for the YPP was based on ideology and not a desperate search for political office.
“I don’t want power simply because power is available,” he said.
Agada added that he would continue building his political movement even if he does not win the 2027 election.
He said the Movement Nigeria would mobilise young people, women, professionals and grassroots supporters around his vision.
Agada said his ultimate goal was to build a country where every Nigerian, regardless of background, could participate meaningfully in the economy.
“Ultimately, my politics comes down to one thing: Nigeria must work for Nigerians,” he said.