Development of Political Parties in Nigeria, GNPP, PRP and NAP for SS 3

Class: SS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 16 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Government
Curriculum Theme: Development of Political Parties
Previous Lesson: Development of Political Parties in Nigeria, NPN, UPN and NPP
Topic: DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN NIGERIA (Cont.)
Subject Matter: Great Nigerian People’s Party (GNPP); People’s Redemption Party (PRP); Nigerian Advance Party (NAP)

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils/students should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the origin and structure of the Great Nigerian People’s Party (GNPP).
• State the objectives and sources of finance for the People’s Redemption Party (PRP).
• Describe the electoral performance of the Nigerian Advance Party (NAP).
• Compare the key features of GNPP, PRP, and NAP.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the diverse political ideologies represented by these parties.
• Discuss the role of these parties in Nigeria’s political history.

Psychomotor Domain

• Construct a simple table summarising the characteristics of the three parties.
• Present information on one of the parties to the class.

Social Domain

• Participate actively in discussions about the historical political landscape of Nigeria.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Government for Senior Secondary Schools Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Charts showing the names and logos of GNPP, PRP, and NAP.
• Flashcards with key facts about each party.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Relevant Government textbooks.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for understanding the evolution of multi-party democracy in Nigeria, particularly during the Second Republic. It provides students with insights into the ideologies, structures, and impacts of key political actors, fostering a deeper appreciation of Nigeria’s political heritage and the challenges of nation-building.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have prior knowledge of the general concept of political parties and the development of other political parties in Nigeria during earlier republics.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN NIGERIA (Cont.)

Great Nigerian People’s Party (GNPP)

Origin

1. The GNPP was formed in 1978 by Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim, following his departure from the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).
2. It was one of the five political parties registered by the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) to contest the 1979 general elections.

Structure

1. The party had a national executive council, state, local government, and ward executive committees.
2. Its structure aimed at grassroots mobilisation, particularly in the northern parts of Nigeria.

Source of Finance

1. Primarily funded through membership dues, donations from wealthy individuals, and contributions from its leaders.

Objectives

1. To promote the welfare of Nigerians through economic development and social justice.
2. To foster national unity and integration.
3. To advocate for a “politics of all of us” philosophy, emphasising collective participation.

Electoral Performance

1. Contested the 1979 and 1983 general elections.
2. Waziri Ibrahim was its presidential candidate.
3. Secured governorships in Borno and Gongola states in 1979.
4. Won seats in the National Assembly and state houses of assembly.
5. Its performance declined in the 1983 elections due to internal crises and other factors.

People’s Redemption Party (PRP)

Origin

1. The PRP was founded in 1978 by Mallam Aminu Kano, a veteran politician known for his radical and populist ideology.
2. It emerged from the remnants of the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU) and was registered by FEDECO.

Structure

1. Organised with a strong emphasis on grassroots mobilisation, particularly among the talakawa (common people) in Northern Nigeria.
2. Had a national leadership and state, local government, and ward structures.

Source of Finance

1. Relied heavily on contributions from its members, sympathisers, and a few wealthy individuals who aligned with its populist ideology.

Objectives

1. To champion the cause of the poor and oppressed masses (talakawa).
2. To promote social justice, equality, and economic emancipation.
3. To fight against corruption, feudalism, and exploitation.
4. To advocate for a socialist-oriented economy.

Electoral Performance

1. Mallam Aminu Kano was the presidential candidate in 1979 and 1983.
2. Won governorships in Kano and Kaduna states in 1979.
3. Secured a significant number of seats in the National and State Assemblies, particularly in its strongholds.
4. Its influence waned after the death of Mallam Aminu Kano in 1983.

Nigerian Advance Party (NAP)

Origin

1. The NAP was formed in 1982 by Dr. Tunji Braithwaite.
2. It was registered by FEDECO as one of the new parties allowed to contest the 1983 general elections.

Structure

1. The party had a more centralised structure compared to some older parties, with a focus on national appeal.
2. It aimed to attract a broad base of Nigerians, particularly the youth and professionals.

Source of Finance

1. Primarily funded by its founder, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, and contributions from a few prominent members and supporters.

Objectives

1. To eradicate corruption and indiscipline in public life.
2. To promote national unity and economic development.
3. To advocate for a new moral order and social re-orientation.
4. To provide a credible alternative to the existing political parties.

Electoral Performance

1. Contested only the 1983 general elections.
2. Dr. Tunji Braithwaite was its presidential candidate.
3. Did not win any significant elective positions (governorships or legislative seats).
4. Its impact was more ideological, challenging the status quo and highlighting issues of corruption.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Guided Practice, Note-Taking

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Engage

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher welcomes the students and briefly reviews the previous lesson on other political parties in Nigeria, asking questions to refresh their memory.

Pupils’ Activity: Students recall and answer questions about previously discussed political parties.

Learning Point: Previous parties recalled

Step 2: Great Nigerian People’s Party (GNPP)

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the Great Nigerian People’s Party (GNPP), explaining its origin, structure, source of finance, and core objectives. The teacher also discusses its electoral performance in the 1979 and 1983 elections.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen attentively, ask questions, and contribute to the discussion on GNPP.

Learning Point: GNPP characteristics understood

Step 3: People’s Redemption Party (PRP)

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Analysis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), detailing its formation by Mallam Aminu Kano, its structure, funding, and its strong populist and socialist objectives. The teacher highlights its electoral successes, particularly in Kano and Kaduna states.

Pupils’ Activity: Students engage with the information, comparing PRP’s ideology with GNPP’s, and noting its electoral impact.

Learning Point: PRP features analysed

Step 4: Nigerian Advance Party (NAP)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Comparison

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the Nigerian Advance Party (NAP), explaining its formation by Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, its focus on anti-corruption, and its objectives. The teacher discusses its limited electoral performance but significant ideological impact.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen and identify the unique aspects of NAP compared to the other parties, especially its focus on corruption.

Learning Point: NAP characteristics identified

Step 5: Comparative Discussion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Facilitation/Synthesis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a brief comparative discussion, asking students to identify similarities and differences in the origin, objectives, and electoral performance of GNPP, PRP, and NAP.

Pupils’ Activity: Students compare and contrast the parties, highlighting their distinct features and contributions.

Learning Point: Parties compared effectively

Step 6: Reinforcement through Examples

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Illustration/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides additional examples or anecdotes related to the activities or impact of these parties to further reinforce understanding.

Pupils’ Activity: Students engage with the examples, asking clarifying questions where necessary.

Learning Point: Understanding reinforced

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Who founded the Great Nigerian People’s Party (GNPP)?
2. State two objectives of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP).
3. Describe the electoral performance of the Nigerian Advance Party (NAP) in 1983.
4. Mention one key difference between the PRP and the GNPP.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Party knowledge assessed

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils/students to copy the essential Board Summary notes on GNPP, PRP, and NAP into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils/students copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Notes recorded accurately

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the key takeaways about the three parties and their significance in Nigeria’s political history, encouraging students to continue exploring the subject.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen and reflect on the lesson’s main points.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidated

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Research and write a short essay (not more than 200 words) on the impact of the death of Mallam Aminu Kano on the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) and its electoral fortunes in 1983. Be prepared to discuss your findings in the next class.

1. Identify the founder of each party discussed today.
2. List two objectives for each of the three parties.
3. Explain why the Nigerian Advance Party (NAP) did not win significant elections.

Lesson Keywords

• GNPP – Great Nigerian People’s Party, founded by Waziri Ibrahim.
• PRP – People’s Redemption Party, founded by Mallam Aminu Kano.
• NAP – Nigerian Advance Party, founded by Dr. Tunji Braithwaite.
• FEDECO – Federal Electoral Commission, responsible for registering parties.
• Talakawa – A Hausa term for the common people, championed by PRP.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, provide simplified charts or handouts summarising the key facts about each party. Encourage them to focus on identifying the founder and one objective for each. For faster learners, challenge them to research and present on the post-1983 activities or legacies of the founders of these parties, or to compare their ideologies with contemporary Nigerian political parties.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: Political Parties Nigeria Second Republic SS3 Government

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have prepared visual aids such as charts or flashcards for GNPP, PRP, and NAP, highlighting their founders, objectives, and key electoral outcomes. Begin by linking to the previous lesson to activate prior knowledge. Guide the discussion on each party systematically, covering origin, structure, finance, objectives, and electoral performance as outlined. Encourage students to participate actively and ask questions. During the note-taking stage (Step 8), ensure students copy the Board Summary accurately. Pay attention to common misconceptions about the parties’ ideologies or their relative strengths. For assessment, use the provided questions to check understanding and provide immediate feedback. Encourage faster learners to delve deeper into the historical context and impact of these parties.