Communist Party of Nigeria

The Communist Party of Nigeria (CPN) was a communist party in Nigeria. It was founded in November 1960 in Kano, largely by cadres of the Nigerian Youth Congress. Initially the party drew political inspiration from the Communist Party of Great Britain. However, the constitution adopted by the party was based on the 1945 constitution of the Communist Party of China. CPN was banned by the Decree 34 of the regime of General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi in 1966.

Communist Party of Nigeria

The Communist Party of Nigeria (CPN) was a communist party in Nigeria. It was founded in November 1960 in Kano, largely by cadres of the Nigerian Youth Congress. Initially the party drew political inspiration from the Communist Party of Great Britain. However, the constitution adopted by the party was based on the 1945 constitution of the Communist Party of China. CPN was banned by the Decree 34 of the regime of General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi in 1966.