Social Democratic Party
SDP
About
The Social Democratic Party of Nigeria (SDP) is a centre-left political party in Nigeria. It advocates social democratic ideas, including efforts to improve welfare, fight for social justice, fight corruption and enthrone the rule of law, and open political space for young Nigerians.
History
The SDP was created on 3 November 1989 alongside the National Republican Convention by former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as part of a democracy project meant to form two national political parties, one slightly to the left and the other to the right. During the Nigerian Third Republic it was seen as a moderate party attractive to young radical intellectuals and socialists. After 13 prospective parties were banned in 1989, the People's Front of Nigeria, People's Solidarity Party and Nigerian Labour Party re-aligned to form the core of the new SDP. A new party in the SDP name was later formed by a coalition of 13 parties and contested the 2015 general elections.
Key Facts
Established
3 November 1989
Headquarters
No 17, Nairobi, wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria
Chairperson
Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe
Members
over 83,378 registered members
Ideology
Social democracy; centre-left
Abbreviation
SDP
Website
sdp.com.ng