The National Chairman and Founder of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Comrade Emmanuel Bishop Amakiri, has taken a swipe at former Abia State deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, following his defection from the party, declaring that his exit poses no threat to the party’s structure or relevance.
Speaking in Abuja, Comrade Amakiri said Anyaso’s departure is not something that should cause concern within the party, as he failed to deliver any electoral victory during his time with the YPP, including in his own Bende Constituency.
“He didn’t win any election for the YPP, not even in his own Bende Constituency,” Amakiri stated. “So his exit is not a big deal. If someone like Nana, who helped us win two House of Assembly seats, were leaving, then we might be worried. But not in this case.”
The YPP leader noted that while defections are a normal part of democracy, only those who contributed meaningfully to the party’s success can be considered losses. He said YPP remains firmly grounded in Abia State, holding two local government chairmanship seats and several councillorship positions—none of which, he emphasized, came through Anyaso or other recent defectors.
“In a democracy, people have the right to switch parties. But when those leaving have no electoral value or tangible contribution, it doesn’t shake us,” Amakiri added.
He accused some politicians of constantly jumping from one party to another in pursuit of personal ambition rather than genuine service.
