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National Republican Convention (NRC)
Like the SDP, the National Republican Convention (NRC) was formed and sponsored by the Federal Military Government. The first Chairman of the National Republican Convention party was Chief Tom Ikimi and he was succeeded by Dr. Hamed Kusamotu. Other prominent members of the NRC political party were Alhahi Umaru Shinkafl, Chief Evans Enwerem and Alhaji Bashir Tofa, the party’s presidential candidate in the 1993 presidential elections.
Social Democratic Party (SDP)
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) was created by the Federal Military Government in 1989 as part of its transition to civil rule programme. Alhaji Baba Gana Kingibe was the first Chairman of the party.
Nigerian Advance Party (NAP)
The Nigerian Advance Party (NAP) was one of the political parties denied registration by FEDECO in 1978. It was registered on 24th May, 1982 and its registration was seen by the Opposition as a ploy by the ruling NPN government to undermine the dominance of the UPN in the South-Westem states.
Nigerian People’s Party (NPP)
Nigerian People’s Party (NPP) - Like the other parties registered for the 1979 elections (except the UPN), the NPP had its origin in the Northern part of Nigeria. The party was an offshoot of the Council for Understanding and Solidarity (CUS), which was formed by some members of the Constituent Assembly in 1977.
National Party of Nigeria (NPN)
The National Party of Nigeria (NPN) was formed in September 1978. The party developed out of a body known as the Northern Movement, a group of old and young politicians from the Northern part of the country. One thing that bound together members of the Northern Movement was their belief that political elites of the North should provide leadership in any national government.
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) | Formations, Achievements, Failures, Aims & Objectives
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
The Nigerian National Democratic Party, NNDP was formed in...
Nigerian National Alliance (NNA)
The Nigerian National Alliance was not a political party in the true sense of the term. It was rather a rally or coalition of several parties formed to contest the 1964 federal elections.
Indirect Election | Definition, Features, Merits and Demerits
Indirect Election | Definition, Features, Characteristics | Advantages and Disadvantages
What is an Election?
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population...
Direct Election | Definition, Features, Pros & Cons
Direct election is a process by which the voters participate directly in the choice of public office holders. Direct election involve the electorate casting their votes directly in an election for candidates of their choice that will represent them either in the executive or legislature, without any interference.
Features Of Free And Fair Elections
Characteristics and Features Of Free And Fair Elections
What is an Election?
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an...
Generation of ’80 (Argentina) History, Goals & Features
The Generation of '80 is known as the Argentine elite that ruled the country during the years 1880 and 1916. This was characterized by having a strong influence of French and English culture.
First Past the Post System | Definition, Pros & Cons
First past the post system is also referred to as plurality system or simple majority system. In this system of voting, the candidate that scored the highest number of votes is deemed elected.
Mass Party | Definition, Features & Examples
A mass party is any political Institutions, which attempts to unite all the elements of the society in its demand for power. It seeks to broaden its support among the citizens by bringing into its fold farmers, workers, traders, students, workers and the employers (bourgeoisie).
Purposes of Elections | Processes & Functions
The purposes and functions of elections in the political systems include the Clarification of Issues, Selection of Candidates for Public Office, Peaceful Transfer of Power, Political Participation and Communication.
Franchise | Definition, Historical and Types of Suffrage
The term 'suffrage' is often used interchangeable with franchise. Nevertheless, they both mean the same thing. Suffrage or franchise is the right or privilege granted by the state to members of a community to participate in an election or a referendum. This means that anyone who has this right can vote in an election or take part in a referendum.
Universal Adult Suffrage | Definition, Merits & Demerits
Universal adult suffrage is sometimes called unlimited suffrage or unlimited franchise. It means that every citizen who has reached the age of maturity has the right to vote. In practice, the universal adult suffrage does not operate in any country
Stages of Elections | The Conduct of Elections
Stages of Elections - Election is the act of electing candidates to represent the people of a given country in the Parliament, the executive and possibly into the other arms of government as stipulated in the Constitution of that particular country.
The Electoral Commission | Definition, Features & Functions
An Electoral Commission is a body responsible for organising and conducting elections in a political system. It can also be seen as an independent and impartial body responsible for conducting and organising all elections in a given country.
1958 Lagos Constitutional Conference | Nigeria
The Lagos Constitutional Conference was held in Lagos in 1958 as a followup to the London Conference of 1957. The major issues discussed and resolved at the conference included the following.
The State – Definition, Features, Concept & Examples
To many students of Government, the state is esoteric, or at best abstract. It is seen as something hanging in the air with no relevance to the needs and aspirations of the people.