All Nigerian Peoples’ Party (ANPP) - SS3 Government Lesson Note

The All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) was a political party in Nigeria that was formed in 1998. It emerged as a response to the military government's transition program to civilian rule, which was seen as lacking legitimacy.

The ANPP was made up of politicians from various parts of the country who shared a common desire to promote democracy and good governance. Some of the party's founding members included Chief Edwin Ume-Ezeoke, Senator Mahmud Waziri, and Alhaji Maitama Sule.

The party's first major success came in 1999 when it won the governorship elections in Kano and Borno states. The party also won a significant number of seats in the National Assembly and other state legislatures.

Under the ANPP's rule, Nigeria experienced both progress and setbacks. On the positive side, the party's governors were known for their efforts to improve education, healthcare, and infrastructure in their states. However, there were also allegations of corruption and mismanagement of public funds.

The ANPP remained a major opposition party for several years, but it faced challenges in maintaining its relevance and unity. In 2013, the party merged with other opposition parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC), which went on to win the presidential election in 2015.