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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.

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Government & Politics

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.

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Government & Politics

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.

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Government & Politics History Studies

MacPherson Constitution of 1951 | Features, Merits & Demerits

In any discourse of the background to the Macpherson Constitution of 1951, it is important to revisit the problems of the Richards Constitution. The Richards Constitution was rejected by the nationalists for two main reasons. In the first place,

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Government & Politics History Studies

Richards Constitution of 1946 | Features, Merits & Demerits

The Richards Constitution which took its name from Sir Arthur Richards (later Lord Milverton), the then Governor of Nigeria, came into effect on 1st January, 1947. But the constitution itself was the outcome of several events that took place within and outside Nigeria since the Clifford Constitution was promulgated in 1922.

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