Rumors are circulating that the Young Progressives Party (YPP) is preparing to present Bar Peter Nwosu, a close friend and ally of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, as its candidate for the upcoming by-election in the Anambra South Senatorial district.
According to a reliable source within the party, the YPP leadership, in conjunction with the late senator’s structures, is working behind the scenes to identify a suitable replacement for the seat. This move aims to prevent opposition parties from capitalizing on the power vacuum created by Senator Ubah’s passing.
The decision to commence the search for a replacement was prompted by intelligence that other political parties had already begun consultations and strategizing for the by-election, while the YPP and the late senator’s supporters were still mourning his demise.
By presenting a credible candidate like Bar Peter Nwosu, the YPP hopes to maintain its grip on the Anambra South Senatorial seat and ensure that the late senator’s legacy continues to inspire and influence the district’s political landscape.
The source revealed that the party is confident in Bar Nwosu’s ability to win the by-election, citing his close relationship with the late senator,his understanding of the needs of the district,his huge résumé, and his experience working alongside Senator Ubah.
In a recent press release, Bar Peter Nwosu responded to calls from Anambra South stakeholders to continue the late senator’s legacies, stating that the somber mood in the late senator’s camp is due to the deep feeling of loss felt by his followers. He emphasized that everyone is working tirelessly to give the late senator a befitting burial before considering other matters.
As the countdown to the polls, expected to hold at the end of the year or beginning of 2025, begins, stakeholders and party faithful eagerly await the confirmation of Bar Peter Nwosu as the party’s candidate. His emergence is expected to galvanize support and momentum for the YPP in the upcoming by-election.
