Which political party was known for its socialist ideology a…

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Which political party was known for its socialist ideology and populist policies in the 1980s?

  1. Nigerian National Democratic Party
  2. National Party of Nigeria
  3. People's Redemption party ✓
  4. All Nigeria's People's Party
Explanation

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) was led by Mallam Aminu Kano in the Second Republic (1979 to 1983). It stood for the common man (talakawa) and promised welfare and social justice, which is a socialist, populist platform.

The NPN was a conservative party, and the NNDP belonged to the First Republic. The ANPP was formed in 1998.

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