Introduction to African Politics - Political Parties Development

Vocabulary flashcards covering the major political parties discussed in the lecture notes.

Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)

Formed in 1923 under the leadership of Sir Herbert Macaulay, focused primarily on Lagos politics.

Herbert Macaulay

Referred to as the father of Nigerian nationalism and leader of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP).

NNDP Objectives

Included electing members to the Lagos Legislative Council, upgrading Lagos to full municipal status, encouraging compulsory education, and fighting for independence.

Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)

Formed in 1935, featuring figures like Ernest Okoli and later joined by Nnamdi Azikiwe and Obafemi Awolowo; aimed for unity and self-rule.

NYM Objectives

Focused on working towards Nigerian unity, attaining self-rule, and uniting all ethnic groups against colonial rule.

National Council of Nigerians and the Cameroons (NCNC)

Formed in 1944, with Herbert Macaulay as first president and Nnamdi Azikiwe as General Secretary; later became National Council for Nigerian Citizens.

NCNC Objectives

Included educating the masses on political freedom, fighting against British imperialism, and preparing Nigerians for leadership roles.

Northern People’s Congress (NPC)

Formed in 1951, dominated by Hausa/Fulani and Islam, ruling Northern Nigeria between 1951 and 1965; led by Sir Ahmadu Bello.

NPC Objectives

Focused on sanitizing the North, contributing to its development, educating Northerners on their responsibilities, and forming a common front for the North.

Action Group (AG)

Formed in 1951 as the political wing of Egbe Omo Oduduwa, led by Obafemi Awolowo, dominating Western region politics from 1951-1962.

AG Objectives

Aimed to awaken political consciousness, bring together nationalist groups, promote regional growth, and foster qualitative education and mass literacy.