Social Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Social Democratic Party | |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 1989 |
| Ideology | Social democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Seats in the Senate | 0 / 109 |
| Seats in the House | 5 / 360 |
| Governorships | 0 / 36 |
The Social Democratic Party of Nigeria (SDP) is a centre-left political party in Nigeria. It was created 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. Its manifesto advocates for concerted efforts to improve welfare and fight for social justice.