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Principles, Aims and Objectives
- The aims, objectives and guiding principles of the Party shall at all times and in every circumstance conform to the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- The principle of the Party shall be Equity for National Development, while the aims and objectives shall include:
a. Political
- To seek and attain political power through democratic and constitutional means, with the aim of giving purposeful leadership by creating the appropriate socio-economic environment for the maximization of individual and corporate potentials that would enhance national development.
- To uphold and protect the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria as one indivisible and indissoluble nation and to vigorously ensure its stability and harmonious existence.
- To present and sponsor qualified candidates for elections into all elective political offices specified in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, or any other legislation for the time being in force in Nigeria.
- To defend the sanctity of elections through the promotion and encouragement of level playing fields and equal opportunities for all candidates at every election.
- To institutionalize dialogue and consultation as a means of ensuring and promoting participatory democracy at all levels of governance.
- To accord equal opportunities to all Nigerians to seek political and public offices irrespective of their ethnic, religious, gender or geographical background and to reflect at all times, the principles of Federal Character in all mode of recruitment for all government appointments
b. Economic
- To develop and sustain a strong, dynamic and contemporary economy that would ensure socio-political and economic independence of Nigeria and enhance the living standards of its citizens.
- To create an enabling environment for and to encourage foreign investment.
- To provide affordable housing.
- To promote agriculture and ensure self-sufficiency in food production.
- To enhance employment opportunities and promote job security.
c. Social
- To uphold and protect the sanctity of life, human dignity and ensure the security and protection of lives and properties of all Nigerians.
- To encourage inter-tribal and inter-religious marriages. promote and protect the sanctity of the family as a fundamental unit for national social development and cohesion.
- To discourage all negative attitudes and prejudices against women, all physically challenged and disabled persons, and to promote the empowerment of women and the physically challenged and disabled persons.
- To protect and encourage Nigerian youth to attain their full potentials in the service and development of Nigeria.
- To ensure a healthcare delivery system that is not only affordable but also available to all Nigerians.
- To create and promote a social security system that would take care of the disabled, old, the sick, the infirmed, unemployed and ensure the wellbeing of pensioners.
- To eradicate illiteracy by making education available and affordable and to promote learning at all levels with special emphasis on science, technology and culture etc.
- To build a society where social justice, personal liberty, fundamental rights, freedom and equal opportunity for all citizens shall be the hallmark.
- To discourage all forms of environmental degradation and to promote environmental cleanliness and protection as a basic way of life in all parts of Nigeria.
d. International
- To advance and project inter-African cooperation and promote African Unity.
- To foster international cooperation and understanding and to encourage peaceful resolution of international conflicts and disputes.
e. Others
To undertake other activities which in the opinion of the Party are ancillary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of the aims and objectives of the Party.