StopLearnStopLearnSocial Democratic Party(SDP)-Organisational Structure
The Social Democratic Party of Nigeria, popularly known as SDP, was a political party created to encompass the ideals of a center left political organization. It was one of the products of a democracy project by former President Ibrahim Babangida to have two detribalized political parties, one a little to the left and one for the right. However, it was seen as a moderate party with a flavor for young radical intellectuals and socialists. In its manifesto, it called for concerted efforts to improve the people’s welfare and fight for social justice.
After the banning of 13 prospective parties by the administration of Ibrahim Babangida in 1989. A few of the “illegal” associations decided to re-align. The People’s Front of Nigeria, People’s Solidarity Party and the Nigerian Labor Party were the three main inchoate groups that emerged to form the core constituency of the new SDP. The leadership of the party was mostly dominated by Northern Nigerians, with Babagana Kingibe elected party chairman in 1990 over his rival Mohammed Arzika.
Source of finance
The party was largely financed by the Federal Government and a few individuals, such as Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, Francis Nzeribe and M.K.O. Abiola.
Objective
To ensure equal opportunities for all Nigerians at all levels.
On the other hand, the electoral strength of the party lain in the Yoruba states and Imo and Anambra states. The party won 57% of the Senate seats in the 1992 National Assembly election, and won 53% of the seats of the House of Representatives in the same election.
Performance
In its primary elections, Yar’adua collated about 480,000 votes dominating his primary opponent, Olu Falae in the first round.[1] Another financier, Abiola (a former member of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons and chairman of the National Party of Nigeria) won the primary election on March 1993, after the first election was canceled. Abiola’s contested the national election which was later annulled, a seemingly coherent legacy of Nigeria’s swivelling and revolving door like political landscape.
National Republican Convention(NRP)-Organizational Structure
The National Republican Convention established by the government of General Ibrahim Babangida and ultimately disbanded by the incoming military regime of General Sani Abacha in 1993.
Objectives
The party was organized to cater to the conservative leanings of some Nigerians, it flourished in the core northern states and Eastern states of Abia and Enugu. However, many felt there was little difference between the party and its competitor, the Social Democratic Party, another government created party. Both parties were under the supervision of the military government and most of its presidential candidates favored a continuation of the Structural Adjustment Programme of the Babangida administration.
The party was largely an amalgamation of three major organizations, the Liberal Convention, the Nigeria National Congress and the Federalists.
Performance
In its first presidential primary, the race was dominated by a few prominent Hausa-Fulani leaders. Adamu Ciroma, a former minister and former governor of the central bank was its leading candidate; he collected about 270,000 votes. Umaru Shinkafi, came in second with about 250,000.
Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)-Organizational Structure
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is a major contemporary political party in Nigeria. Its policies generally lie towards the centre-right of the political spectrum. It won every Presidential election between 1999 and 2011, and was until the 2015 elections, the governing party in the Fourth Republic although in some cases, amid a few controversial electoral circumstances. Currently, PDP controls only 12 states out of 36 states in Nigeria.
Objectives
To major ensure the liberty of Nigerians as well as eradicate poverty.
All Nigeria Peoples Party(ANPP)-Organizational Structure
The All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) was under the leadership of Late Chief Edwin Ume-Ezeoke, its candidate in the presidential elections of 19 April 2003, former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, won 32.2% of the vote. Buhari was again the ANPP candidate in the 2007 presidential election, taking second place and about 18% of the vote according to official results.
The party assumed a new leadership following its September 2010 National convention in Abuja. A successful convention was held at Eagle Square in Abuja under the leadership of Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam FNCA,CPA where former Governor of Abia Chief Dr.Christopher ogbunnaya onu has emerged the National Chairman of the party. Other National officers are Hon. lawan Shettima Ali s National Secretary, Mr.Wale olatunji as deputy National Secretary,chief john oyegun deputy national chairman south,Dr.yusuf musa deputy national chairman North,Hajjia Ramatu Tijjani national women leader,Tony udoakan,national youth leader, Emma Eneukwu national publicity secretary,Hajjia Fatima Muhammed, national financial secretary.
Performance
The ANPP is the household party in the extreme north of Nigeria, primarily due to its mass appeal. It is the strongest opposition party, controlling seven of the nation’s thirty-six states. The party’s biggest achievement in the 2003 election was its gubernatorial victory in Kano State where it defeated the ruling People’s Democratic Party to take control of one of the country’s most populous states.
Following the 2007 election, the ANPP challenged the victory of Umaru Yar’Adua and his People’s Democratic Party, although it was announced on June 27, 2007, following talks, that the ANPP had agreed to join Yar’Adua’s government. There was reportedly disagreement within the ANPP about the talks. Buhari subsequently denounced the idea in a BBC interview and suggested that the decision was only made by part of the party, alleging that they were “just looking for jobs for themselves”.
Congress For Progressive Charge(CPC)-Organizational Structure
The Congress for Progressive Change originated in The Buhari Organization (TBO) formed in 2006 by General Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler of Nigeria, and his associates. The first National Chairman was Kano Central senator Rufai Hanga. After the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) nominated Buhari as its 2007 presidential candidate, TBO worked with the ANPP in the election campaign, but there was friction between the two groups. Following the April 2007 elections, in which President Umaru Yar’adua was elected, Buhari instituted a court appeal against the result. The ANPP decided to join Yar’Adua in his government of national unity, and attempted to persuade Buhari to withdraw the suit, indicating lack of full support for Buhari in the ANPP. Buhari decided that he needed a new platform to support his political ambitions.
Objectives
The agenda of the CPC lies towards the left wing of the political spectrum, supporting individual liberty, rights and social welfare for the less privileged.
Performance
The party advocates political liberalism, as originated by the American philosopher, John Rawls. The party’s manifesto insists on the amendment of the Nigerian constitution with the view of devolving powers, duties and responsibilities to states and local governments in order to entrench federalism and the federal spirit.
The party constitution is silent on the issue of zoning, a common practice in Nigeria under which key positions are allocated in rotation to representatives from each region of the country.
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