Action group (AG) - SS3 Government Lesson Note

The Action Group (AG) was a political party that was formed in Nigeria in 1951 by a group of educated, westernized Nigerians who were dissatisfied with the colonial government and the traditional ruling elite. The party was initially made up of young, urban professionals such as lawyers, journalists, and civil servants who were frustrated with the lack of political representation for educated Nigerians.

The AG was led by Obafemi Awolowo, a lawyer and political activist who had gained prominence in the Nigerian nationalist movement. Awolowo was committed to promoting the interests of the Yoruba people, who made up a significant portion of the AG's support base. The party's ideology was based on a commitment to democracy, socialism, and the development of Nigeria's economy and infrastructure.

The AG's rise to prominence was aided by the growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians with the colonial government, which was seen as corrupt and unresponsive to the needs of the Nigerian people. The party also benefited from its strong organization and grassroots mobilization efforts, which helped it to win elections in western Nigeria.

During the 1950s and 1960s, the AG played a key role in Nigerian politics, advocating for greater autonomy and self-determination for Nigeria, and pushing for economic and social reforms. However, the party's success was also met with opposition from the colonial government and other political groups in Nigeria, which sometimes resulted in violent clashes and political repression.