Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was formed in 1998 after the ban on political activities was lifted. The party attracted members of the defunct NPN of the Second Republic. It is one of the longest-lasting political parties in Nigeria from 1998-till date. It has lasted for over two decades. It attracted and still attracts membership from all parts of the country.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had different party chairmen. It produced every president of Nigeria from 29^th May 1999 – 29th May 2015 which were Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, and Goodluck Jonathan. It included a federal characterFederal character is a principle that aims at ensuring fairness and equity in the distribution of public posts and socio-economic infrastructure. The Federal character principle was borne out of the need... More/quota system in sharing political power to carry all interest groups along by zoning key political posts and party posts along geographical zones from Federal to Local government levels. The party also produced many Senate Presidents and Governors.

PDP joined other two political parties to contest the 1999, General election. The party’s presidential flag-bearer Chief Olusegun Obasanjo won the 27 February 1999 election and was sworn in on May 29 1999, in Abuja, Nigeria. PDP presidential flag-bearer, Alhaji Umaru Yar’dua emerged victorious in the general election of 21st April