Hon. Peter Uzokwe,
National Working Committee (NWC) of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Uzokwe, citing gross misconduct and anti-party activities.
According to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Uzokwe, who represents Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, was formally expelled after the NWC ratified disciplinary recommendations against him. The announcement was made in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, following the committee’s meeting on Monday.
Martins explained that the lawmaker’s conduct violated Section 36(7), Article (b, f & o) of the YPP Constitution. He said the decision was based on several petitions and video evidence that confirmed Uzokwe’s repeated breaches of party discipline.
> “His actions have undermined the unity, integrity, and discipline of the YPP, showing total disregard for the values and trust vested in him by both the party and his constituents,” Martins stated.
The spokesperson also dismissed Uzokwe’s claim of being the YPP’s leader, clarifying that no such position exists following the passing of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah. Martins further criticised the lawmaker’s attendance at a recent APGA rally, where he allegedly declared that YPP had no candidate for the upcoming Anambra governorship election.
Describing the remark as “misleading, irresponsible, and a desperate attempt to regain lost political relevance,” Martins urged members and the public to ignore Uzokwe’s statements entirely.
> “The NWC condemns his gross indiscipline and calls on party members and the general public to disregard his false claims in their entirety,” he added.
On national issues, Martins also commented on Nigeria’s recent designation as a “country of particular concern” by the United States, warning against the politicisation of terrorism, insurgency, and banditry.
He expressed dismay that despite credible intelligence and evidence — including names of convicted Nigerian collaborators forwarded by the UAE — no terrorism financier has been prosecuted or convicted.
Martins lamented that public discourse had shifted from justice for victims to debates over religious identities, a situation he described as dangerous and divisive.
> “If this U.S. designation can finally compel our authorities to take firm action against sponsors of terror, it would be a long-overdue step towards accountability,” he said.
He concluded by urging the Federal Government to prioritise justice, fairness, and transparency in its fight against terrorism.
> “Sustainable peace cannot exist without justice. Every victim, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or region, deserves fairness and protection under the law,” Martins emphasised.
