Engr. Dr. Yakubu Muhammad Kingsly picks PRP presidential nomination form ahead of 2027 election, pledging improved living standards for Nigerians
Engr. Dr. Yakubu Muhammad Kingsly, widely known as YMK, has officially obtained the presidential nomination form of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring his intention to contest Nigeria’s highest office.
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The nomination form was picked on Thursday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, marking his formal entry into the 2027 presidential race.
YMK said his decision to join the race was driven by a desire to improve governance standards and raise the living conditions of Nigerians across all sectors of society.
He stated that his ambition is to promote a system that ensures accountability, fairness, and improved welfare for citizens, while positioning himself as a candidate committed to national transformation.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the YMK Campaign Organisation, Dr Aliyu Abdullahi Jibia, described the development as a demonstration of seriousness and commitment to national rebuilding.
Jibia explained that the choice of the Peoples Redemption Party was based on its ideological foundation and long-standing focus on the welfare of ordinary Nigerians and vulnerable groups.
“We have shown the world today that we are the Peoples Redemption Party, and we are going to contest on the platform of the party,” he said.
Also speaking, the National Women Leader of the campaign organisation, Dr Maryam Ringim, called on women across the country to intensify grassroots mobilisation and participation ahead of the party primaries.
She stressed the importance of women in political organisation and urged them to support the candidate’s ambition in the build-up to the 2027 elections.
Ringim further assured supporters that YMK’s administration, if elected, would prioritise inclusive governance with strong emphasis on youth and women empowerment.
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The development adds another dimension to Nigeria’s growing political activities as aspirants continue to position themselves ahead of the next general election cycle.
