Civic Rule in Nigeria Third Republic 1992 To 1993 History Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan: Civil Rule in Nigeria – Third Republic (1992-1993)

Subject: History
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Civil Rule in Nigeria – Third Republic
Sub-topic: Political Parties, Candidates, and June 12 Election
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Name the two major political parties during the Third Republic.
2. Identify the presidential candidates of these political parties.
3. Discuss the events leading to the June 12, 1993, election.
4. Explain the role of the Interim National Government (ING).

Keywords

• Political Parties
• Presidential Candidates
• June 12 Election
• Interim National Government (ING)

Set Induction

The teacher will begin by asking the pupils if they know the importance of elections in a democratic country. This will lead into the discussion of Nigeria’s Third Republic and the famous June 12, 1993 election.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with the concept of elections and have some knowledge about Nigeria’s Second Republic from the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of political leaders in the Third Republic
• Timeline chart showing events leading to the June 12 election
• Map of Nigeria showing the key states involved in the election

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind the class about Nigeria’s Second Republic and how it ended. This will help them understand the significance of the Third Republic and why the June 12 election was important.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Listening
• Historical analysis

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Textbook on Nigerian History

Instructional Materials

• Chalkboard
• Markers
• Handouts summarizing the events of the June 12 election

Content

1. Two Major Political Parties:
   • Social Democratic Party (SDP)
   • National Republican Convention (NRC)
2. Presidential Candidates:
   • SDP: Chief Moshood Abiola
   • NRC: Alhaji Bashir Tofa
3. June 12, 1993, Election:
   • One of the fairest and freest elections in Nigeria’s history.
   • Widely regarded as a turning point for democracy in Nigeria.
4. Events Leading to the June 12 Election:
   • Formation of two political parties by the military government.
   • Nationwide campaigns by both parties.
   • Controversial annulment of the election results by the military government.
5. Interim National Government (ING):
   • Formed after the annulment of the June 12 election.
   • Led by Chief Ernest Shonekan to oversee the transition to democracy.
   • The ING was short-lived due to a military coup.

Evaluation

15 fill-in-the-blank questions with options (a, b, c, d):

1. The two political parties in the Third Republic were the SDP and the ______.
   a) NPP
   b) NRC
   c) PDP
   d) UPN
2. The presidential candidate for SDP was ______.
   a) Bashir Tofa
   b) Moshood Abiola
   c) Ernest Shonekan
   d) Shehu Shagari
3. The June 12 election was held in ______.
   a) 1990
   b) 1992
   c) 1993
   d) 1994
4. The role of the Interim National Government was to ______.
   a) Conduct another election
   b) Maintain military rule
   c) Oversee a transition to civilian rule
   d) Annul the June 12 election
5. The leader of the Interim National Government was ______.
   a) Ibrahim Babangida
   b) Ernest Shonekan
   c) Olusegun Obasanjo
   d) Yakubu Gowon
6. The presidential candidate of the NRC was ______.
   a) Moshood Abiola
   b) Bashir Tofa
   c) Ernest Shonekan
   d) Nnamdi Azikiwe
7. The June 12 election is remembered because it was ______.
   a) Free and fair
   b) Controversial and fraudulent
   c) Held during the Civil War
   d) Never conducted
8. The June 12 election was annulled by the government led by ______.
   a) Yakubu Gowon
   b) Muhammadu Buhari
   c) Ibrahim Babangida
   d) Olusegun Obasanjo
9. The formation of the SDP and NRC was under the leadership of ______.
   a) General Sani Abacha
   b) General Ibrahim Babangida
   c) Major General Yakubu Gowon
   d) Alhaji Shehu Shagari
10. The Interim National Government was established after the annulment of the ______ election.
    a) June 12, 1993
    b) October 1, 1980
    c) May 29, 2000
    d) August 15, 1995
11. The military took over power from the Interim National Government in ______.
    a) November 1993
    b) December 1993
    c) January 1994
    d) February 1994
12. Chief Ernest Shonekan led the ______.
    a) Interim National Government
    b) Military government
    c) Presidential Republic
    d) Democratic Council
13. The election results of June 12, 1993, were annulled by the ______.
    a) Civilian government
    b) Judiciary
    c) Military government
    d) Political parties
14. The Interim National Government was dissolved by ______.
    a) Chief Ernest Shonekan
    b) General Sani Abacha
    c) General Ibrahim Babangida
    d) Major General Yakubu Gowon
15. The primary role of the Interim National Government was to oversee ______.
    a) Another military regime
    b) The transition to civilian rule
    c) The cancellation of elections
    d) International trade

Class Activity Discussion

1. What were the two major political parties in the Third Republic?
   Answer: SDP and NRC.
2. Who was the presidential candidate for the SDP in the June 12 election?
   Answer: Chief Moshood Abiola.
3. Why is the June 12 election important in Nigerian history?
   Answer: It was one of the fairest elections, but its annulment caused national unrest.
4. Who led the Interim National Government after the annulment of the June 12 election?
   Answer: Chief Ernest Shonekan.
5. What was the main role of the Interim National Government?
   Answer: To oversee the transition to civilian rule.
6. Why was the June 12 election annulled?
   Answer: The military government annulled it to maintain control of power.
7. Who succeeded the Interim National Government?
   Answer: General Sani Abacha.
8. When was the Interim National Government established?
   Answer: After the annulment of the June 12 election in 1993.
9. How long did the Interim National Government last?
   Answer: From August 1993 to November 1993.
10. What was the significance of the June 12 election for Nigeria’s democracy?
    Answer: It was a symbol of the people’s hope for a democratic government.

Presentation

• Step 1: The teacher will revise the previous lesson on the Second Republic and Shehu Shagari’s presidency.
• Step 2: The teacher will introduce the new topic, explaining the formation of the two political parties and their presidential candidates in the Third Republic.
• Step 3: The teacher will encourage pupils to share what they know about the June 12 election and correct their answers where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the main political parties and the events leading to the June 12 election.
• Show pictures of Chief Moshood Abiola and Chief Ernest Shonekan.
• Engage pupils in discussing the role of the Interim National Government.

Learners’ Activities

• Pupils will list the political parties and presidential candidates.
• Pupils will discuss the importance of the June 12 election.
• Pupils will participate in answering questions about the Interim National Government.

Assessment

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. Name one of the two major political parties in the Third Republic.
2. Who was the presidential candidate for the NRC?
3. What year did the June 12 election take place?
4. Why was the June 12 election annulled?
5. Who led the Interim National Government?
6. What was the purpose of the Interim National Government?
7. Which government annulled the June 12 election?
8. Name one achievement of the SDP during the campaign period.
9. Who succeeded the Interim National Government?
10. What was the major outcome of the June 12 election in Nigeria’s political history?

Conclusion

The teacher will mark the pupils’ work and clarify any misunderstandings. The lesson will end with a brief summary of the importance of elections in establishing democracy.