National republican Convention (NRC) - SS3 Government Lesson Note

The National Republican Convention (NRC) was formed in Nigeria in 1992, as a result of the transition to democratic rule after a long period of military dictatorship. It was one of the two political parties that emerged during that period, the other being the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The NRC was led by prominent politicians such as Bashir Tofa, Adamu Ciroma, Sani Abacha, and Ibrahim Babangida. The party's ideology was based on conservatism, which emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional values, free market principles, and limited government intervention in the economy.

In the 1993 presidential elections, the NRC's candidate Bashir Tofa contested against the SDP's candidate Moshood Abiola, who won the popular vote. However, the results were annulled by the military government, leading to political instability and eventual military coup.

The NRC was dissolved by the military government, but its members later formed other political parties. The party's legacy continues to influence political discourse in Nigeria today.