The Yoruba Party in the United Kingdom (YPUK) has announced its intention to field candidates in the forthcoming general election.
The development follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement in May that he would dissolve the parliament on May 30 and call for a general election on July 4.
YPUK, a new political party founded by Olusola Oni on February 13, 2024, aims to empower the Yoruba voice in British politics.
According to a campaign pamphlet obtained by TheCable, the party’s manifesto includes commitments to addressing climate change, reducing taxes, improving the national health service, reforming immigration policies, and assisting Yoruba individuals in the UK to achieve their full potential.
In a bold statement from one of the posters on the party’s social media account, YPUK declared, “Labour don’t know what to do. Tory don’t know what to do. We know what to do. Vote for the Yoruba Party.”
The pamphlet further states, “The prime minister has called parliamentary elections for 4 July 2024. The Yoruba Party in the UK shall be fielding candidates for these elections. The Yoruba Party provides a political voice for the UK Yoruba community.”
The party has been officially listed on the UK Electoral Commission’s website.
Olusola Oni, the founder, also serves as the treasurer, while Oluwole Oni holds the position of nominating and campaign officer.
