Development of Political Parties in Nigeria (Cont 3.).

Government SSS 3 First Term

WEEK 9

Development of Political Parties in Nigeria (Cont 3.).

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Explain the existence of GNPP

2. Explain the existence of PRP

3. Explain the existence of NAP

Content

i. Great Nigerian people’s party (GNPP)

ii. People’s Redemption Party (PRP)

iii. Nigerian Advance Party (NAP)

Great Nigeria People's Party (GNPP)

The party was formed by Alhaji Ibrahim Waziri. He left NPP to form GNPP because of quarrels over the presidential and Chairmanship positions. He was both the leader and presidential candidate. GNPP was a minor party and succeeded in winning Gubernatorial elections in only two states ( Borno and Gongola). GNPP was founded in 1978.

Aims and Objectives…