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The presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, Arc. Dr. Peter Agada, has challenged political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections to move beyond campaign rhetoric and present Nigerians with measurable, time-bound plans for addressing the country’s challenges.
Agada made the call during an interactive session with political correspondents in Abuja. He argued that elections should be based on verifiable data, clear timelines and practical implementation plans rather than empty promises.
Governance Failures Linked To Lack Of Clear Programmes
According to the YPP candidate, governance failures in the country are partly linked to elected officials spending considerable time in office diagnosing problems and setting up committees instead of implementing clearly defined programmes.
“For decades, political campaigns in Nigeria have been treated like poetry contests,” Agada said.
He argued that candidates who promise job creation, improved healthcare and other interventions should explain how and when such promises would be delivered. In addition, they should provide clear figures, timelines and implementation plans before seeking executive office.
Agada Advocates Coordination Of Government Agencies
Agada also advocated stronger coordination among government agencies in the planning and execution of public projects. He said poor coordination often leads to infrastructure projects being implemented without complementary facilities and services.
Citing healthcare infrastructure as an example, he said the construction of a health facility should take into account supporting infrastructure such as access roads, water and electricity. Without such coordination, projects fail to serve their intended purpose.
Call For Greater Public Oversight Of Government Projects
Furthermore, the YPP candidate called for greater public oversight of government projects. He said citizens should have access to information on project budgets, timelines and implementation progress.
According to him, stronger monitoring could help reduce abandoned projects, waste and delays in the execution of public programmes. Therefore, transparency would improve service delivery and accountability.
He challenged presidential candidates and other political contenders to subject their manifestos to public scrutiny. He urged them to provide Nigerians with clear evidence of how proposed policies would be implemented.
“Let us stop selling hope without a tape measure. Show Nigerians the map, show them the figures, show them the timeline, and let the facts speak,” he said.
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