A new political party, “New Generation Party” has
spread it’s political network in Cross River with a view to win more political
seats in 2019.
Chairman
of the party, Dr Yakubu Shendam, said that the party has been positioned to
embrace new members with the objective of promoting internal democracy by
presenting credible candidates and providing strong support base for the
electorates.
Dr
Shendam, an aspirant for Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency, said that the party is
opened to new members who have interest of belonging to a new party that has
strong grassroot base.
According
to him, New Generation Party was formed to give a fresh air to the younger
generations to further drive their political ambition.
“In
2019, our votes are going to count. Nigerians are going to vote for individuals
who can provide the needed democratic dividends and not the party.
“Some
popular politicians who are in PDP and APC may not be given the opportunity to
contest in their parties due to interest and god-fatherism, I want to tell them
that New Generation Party is the alternative; come to our party and win your
election.
“What
our people want in 2019 is simple; they want credible politicians with good
records and New Generation Party is the platform for transparent conduct”, he
said.
Shendam,
who hails from Boki LGA is a Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade, he is the
immediate past National Youth President of Nigeria and has once served as a
senior Special Assistants to Abia, Plateau and Taraba state
Governor’s on Youth and students Affairs.
In
2014, Shendam was nominated by the then President Goodluck Jonathan to serve as
the Youth delegate to the National conference.
Born on
August 6, 1980, to the family of His Royal Highness, Chief Asu Osang Marculey
Natural Ruler of Njua/Kaku Ancient kingdom in Boki LGA, Shendam believes that
if voted to the green chambers, the constituency will witness a speedy
development through the attraction of projects, rural healthcare, education
support to students, agricultural support to farmers and many others.
