The Young Progressive Party (YPP) candidate for the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory, Ugochukwu Young, has unveiled agenda focused on legislative accountability, rent regulation, youth participation and closer engagement with constituents ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Young who presented his plans on Wednesday during an interaction with members of Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) in Abuja said his decision to contest the House Representative was driven by a desire to promote effective representation and strengthen the legislature’s role in scrutinising the executive arm of government.
According to him, lawmakers should not simply endorse policies and proposals presented by the executive, but must examine them carefully and hold public officials accountable for their decisions and actions.
Young said he had initially stayed away from politics because he believed it did not concern him. He later came to the conclusion that political disengagement could allow poor governance to persist and leave future generations to bear its consequences. “I will do my possible best to get into the Green Chamber and make those necessary changes,” he said.
Constituents to set priorities
A central feature of Young’s agenda is a proposed system of regular consultation through quarterly town hall meetings. He said residents would be given the opportunity to identify their most pressing needs, deliberate on possible interventions and help determine the projects or issues he would pursue through the National Assembly.
“My agenda is the people’s agenda. I will not push anything on my own,” he said.
The candidate also pledged to make his legislative activities accessible and transparent through physical engagements and digital communication.
He said constituency interventions should reflect the priorities of the people rather than the personal preferences of elected representatives. Young further argued that lawmakers should not take personal credit for projects funded through government allocations, saying such projects belonged to the public.
Rent regulation, legal support
On the housing crisis, Young said he would advocate legislation to regulate rent increases and agency charges in the FCT, where rising accommodation costs have placed pressure on residents, particularly young people.
He acknowledged that any rent-control measure would require collaboration with other members of the National Assembly because legislation affecting rent in the FCT falls within the assembly’s remit.
He also promised that his foundation would provide pro-bono legal assistance to residents involved in disputes over excessive rent increases, unlawful eviction or other tenancyrelated matters.
Youth participation and security
Young identified youth inclusion and empowerment as other priorities. He said he would support programmes to educate young Nigerians about the political process and encourage more of them to participate in elections and seek elective office.
On security, he highlighted the menace of “one-chance” robberies in the FCT. He said his team was exploring technology -based solutions that could help commuters identify and track vehicles suspected of being involved in criminal activities.
He added that his legislative agenda would include support for interventions in healthcare and education, with the specific focus of such interventions determined through consultation with constituents.
No political godfather, candidate says
Young said accountability remained one of Nigeria’s major governance challenges and pledged that his loyalty, if elected, would be to the electorate rather than to a political godfather.
He urged voters to consider candidates offering a different approach to governance, describing his campaign message as an appeal to “try something different.”
The candidate said elected representatives should remain accessible throughout their tenure and should be willing to leave office if they could no longer serve the public effectively, rather than cling to political power.
Young, who is from Anambra State and said he had lived in the FCT for more than 15 years, described himself as a businessman with interests in hospitality, construction, real estate, automobiles and logistics.
He said his background had shaped his emphasis on accountability, accessibility and digital engagement. If elected, he said, he would use the legislative platform to represent the interests identified by residents and contribute to reforms that would benefit the constituency and the country.
