Alliance for Democracy (AD) - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When was the Alliance for Democracy (AD) formed?
1998
2001
2002
Who were some of the founding members of the AD?
Chief Bola Ige, Chief Abraham Adesanya, and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Olusegun Obasanjo, Atiku Abubakar, and Bukola Saraki
Goodluck Jonathan, Nuhu Ribadu, and Rabiu Kwankwaso
Chief Bola Ige, Chief Abraham Adesanya, and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
What was the AD's first major success?
Winning the presidential election in 1999
Winning the governorship elections in Lagos and Ogun states in 1999
Winning a majority in the National Assembly in 1999
Winning the governorship elections in Lagos and Ogun states in 1999
What challenges did the AD face in maintaining its relevance and unity?
Allegations of corruption and mismanagement of public funds
Internal power struggles and conflicts
Lack of support from the public
What was the AD's eventual fate?
It dissolved as a political party
It dissolved as a political party
It merged with other opposition parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC)
It merged with other opposition parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC)
What were some of the AD's core values and beliefs?
The AD was committed to the promotion of democracy, federalism, and regional autonomy.
What was the significance of the AD's merger with other opposition parties to form the APC?
The merger was significant in that it brought together several opposition parties with the goal of presenting a united front against the ruling party. The APC went on to win the presidential election in 2015, ending the ruling party's 16-year hold on power.