National Youth Alliance Archives - Page 3 of 9

Sep

28

2024

2027: Edo Style Polls Would Not Be Accepted, NYA Warns

News, Opinion, PoliticsAll Progressives Congress, National Youth Alliance, Opinion, Politics

Says APC should resist temptation of wanting a one party State in Nigeria Following complaints stemming out of the recently conducted gubernatorial elections in Edo State, which saw the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a movement, National Youth Alliance (NYA) has warned that such would not be tolerated in 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday September 26, 2024, where NYA President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas said that allegations of vote buying, changing of results and other negative takes from the Edo polls…

Sep

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s Democracy at a Crossroads: National Youth Alliance Leads Charge for Unity

Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredBin Abbas, National Youth Alliance, Nigeria, Politics

Nigeria's democracy has been on shaky ground since gaining independence in 1960. The country's complex mix of over 200 ethnic groups, drawn together by British colonialists, has made national unity a daunting task ¹. Now, the National Youth Alliance is taking up the mantle to bring Nigerians together. The Alliance's rallying cry, "Youth Arise!" is a call to action for young Nigerians to take ownership of their country's future. With the youth making up a significant portion of Nigeria's population, their involvement is crucial in shaping the nation's destiny. Challenges to National Unity Nigeria's democracy has faced numerous challenges, including:…

Sep

23

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Imo LGA election; A slap on democracy: ISIEC; Enemy of Ndi Imo – NYA

Business, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsImo State, National Youth Alliance, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Uzodimma's administration an Azigbakwa ! The National Youth Alliance NYA Imo state chapter after thorough review of the LGA election held on the 21st of September 2024 in all the 27 LGAs and 305 Political wards of the state hereby declares that the election as conducted was a slap on democracy and ISIEC, enemy of Ndi Imo. ISIEC deliberately messed up the election in consonance with the APC led government in Imo state. Voting materials such as ballot Boxes, result sheets etc arrived as late as 2pm, 3pm, in most areas 4pm . NYA observed that the distribution of the…

Aug

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG’s Bar Of Under 18s from WAEC, NECO Exams: “Assault on Children’s Rights” – National Youth Alliance

Education, News2027, Education, National Youth Alliance, Opinion, Politics

The National Youth Alliance (NYA) is appalled, dismayed, and outraged by the Federal Government's draconian decision to prohibit individuals under the age of 18 from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Examination. This egregious policy is a blatant declaration of war against the future generations of Nigeria, callously stifling their potential, and perpetuating a cycle of educational stagnation. This ill-conceived decision is a display of the government's chronic failure to prioritize education, its sheer incompetence in addressing the systemic rot in our educational institutions, and its utter disregard…

Aug

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Don’t Claim Credit: Southeast’s Stance on Protest is a Result of Disconnection, Not Political Expediency” – NYA

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Comr Amos Kalu, National Youth Alliance, Opinion, Politics

PRESS STATEMENT - July 4, 2024 The Southeast Zone of the National Youth Alliance (NYA) is compelled to respond to the recent press briefing by Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum, regarding the Southeast region's indifference to the ongoing nationwide protests. We categorically state that the absence of protests in the Southeast is not a result of political influence or maneuvering, but rather a manifestation of the people's detachment from the Nigerian state. Any politician or group claiming credit for this development is either being dishonest or insensitive to the region's challenges. The NYA emphasizes that this…