Theory question 109
Political Parties and Party Systems(a) Outline three aims and objectives of the Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP).
(b) Highlight two sources of finance of NPP.
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Model answer
(a) Any three (NPP, Second Republic 1978–83, led by Nnamdi Azikiwe): promote national unity and integration; welfare and social justice; free education at all levels; free health care; rapid industrial and agricultural development; protect fundamental rights; win power and form government.
(b) Any two: membership dues and registration fees; donations from members and supporters; fund-raising/launching; sale of party cards, souvenirs and publications; investments; levies on elected members.
Explanation
NPP was a Second Republic party led by Nnamdi Azikiwe.