2027: YPP Candidate Unveils Rent Regulation, Accountability Agenda For Abuja Constituents

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) House of Representatives candidate for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Young Ugochukwu, has pledged to pursue legislation to regulate rent increases and agency charges if elected in the 2027 general elections.

Young, who unveiled his legislative agenda during an engagement with members of the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) on Wednesday at the association’s secretariat in EFAB Extension, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, also promised quarterly town hall meetings to enable constituents to determine the issues and projects he would pursue at the National Assembly.

He said his agenda would focus on legislative accountability, youth inclusion, housing, security, healthcare, education and greater accessibility to the electorate.

On housing, Young said he would advocate legislation to address excessive rent increases and agency charges, while providing pro-bono legal assistance through his foundation to residents facing unlawful or excessive eviction-related challenges.

He acknowledged that rent regulation in the FCT would require collaboration with other lawmakers because legislation on the matter falls within the purview of the National Assembly.

Young said the needs of constituents, rather than personal priorities, would guide his legislative activities.

“The people’s agenda is my agenda, and I am contesting this election to make a difference,” he said.

He proposed quarterly town hall meetings where residents would deliberate on their challenges and vote on projects or issues they wanted him to pursue through the National Assembly.

According to him, the arrangement would also make his activities as a lawmaker more accessible and transparent to constituents.

Young said his decision to join politics was informed by his understanding of the legislature’s role in strengthening democracy and providing effective oversight of the executive.

He said he had previously stayed away from politics because he believed political activities did not concern him, but later realised that citizens who remained disengaged could leave future generations to bear the consequences of poor governance.

The candidate stressed that effective legislative oversight required lawmakers to scrutinise government policies and proposals rather than simply approving whatever was presented by the executive.

On youth empowerment, Young said he would promote programmes aimed at educating young Nigerians about the political process and encouraging greater youth participation in elections and elective office.

He also identified accountability as one of Nigeria’s major governance challenges, arguing that public officials should be held responsible for their actions and decisions.

On security, the candidate said he and his team were exploring technology-based solutions to the “one-chance” robbery menace in the FCT, particularly systems that could help commuters identify and track vehicles.

He also promised to advocate improvements in healthcare and education through appropriate constituency interventions.

Young, however, said lawmakers should not take personal credit for projects funded through government allocations, stressing that such projects were financed with public resources.

The candidate, a businessman from Anambra State, said he had lived in the FCT for more than 15 years and had business interests in hospitality, construction, real estate, automobiles and logistics.

He said his business experience had shaped his emphasis on accountability, accessibility and digital engagement in public service.

Young also said he would not depend on a political godfather if elected, stressing that his loyalty would be to the electorate.

He urged voters to consider candidates offering different approaches to governance, describing his campaign message as an appeal to constituents to “try something different.”

He added that, if elected, he would prioritise issues raised by constituents and maintain regular communication with them.

Young further pledged that he would not remain in office merely to retain political power if he could no longer effectively serve the people.