National democratic party (NNDP) - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When was the National Democratic Party (NNDP) founded?
1944
1950
1960
Who was the initial leader of the National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
Herbert Macaulay
Obafemi Awolowo
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Which region of Nigeria did the NNDP have a strong grassroots base in?
Eastern region
Western region
Northern region
What did the NNDP advocate for?
Greater autonomy for Nigeria
Policies that would benefit the working class and poor
Both a and b
What political party did the NNDP merge with in the 1950s?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)
Action Group
What was the role of Obafemi Awolowo in the National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
Obafemi Awolowo succeeded Herbert Macaulay as the leader of the NNDP and under his leadership, the party developed a strong grassroots base, particularly in the western region of Nigeria.
What was the legacy of the National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
The NNDP's legacy continues to influence Nigerian politics to this day, particularly in the western region of the country where the NNDP was most active.