Nigerian Advance Party (NAP) - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When was the Nigerian Advance Party (NAP) founded?
1970
1983
1999
What was the NAP's political orientation?
Conservative
Populist and socialist
Centrist
What was the NAP's goal?
To promote democracy, social justice, and economic development
To represent the interests of the southern part of Nigeria
To promote the unity of Nigeria
To promote democracy, social justice, and economic development
How did the NAP perform in the 1983 general elections?
The NAP won a majority of seats in the National Assembly and governorships in several states
The NAP won a significant number of seats in the National Assembly but no governorships
The NAP won governorships in several states but few seats in the National Assembly
The NAP won a significant number of seats in the National Assembly but no governorships
What was the fate of the NAP after the 1983 general elections?
The NAP formed a government and ruled the country for several years
The NAP played an active role in challenging the legitimacy of the ruling government
The NAP disbanded and its members joined other political parties
The NAP played an active role in challenging the legitimacy of the ruling government
What were some of the policies included in the NAP's platform?
The NAP's platform included policies aimed at promoting democracy, social justice, and economic development, as well as greater regional autonomy and recognition of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the country.
What factors contributed to the decline of the NAP?
The decline of the NAP was due to several factors, including the military coup that overthrew the civilian government in 1983, the party's limited geographic base, and the suppression of political opposition during the military era.