THE ACTION GROUP (A.G.)

CONTENT

1. Formation of the Action Group
2. Organizational Structure of the Action Group
3. Sources of Finance for the Action Group
4. Objectives of the Action Group
5. Leadership of the A.G
6. Successes and Failures of the Action Group
   

Formation of the Action Group

A group of Yoruba students studying in Britain came together in 1945 and established a cultural group called Egbe Omo Oduduwa. It later metamorphosed to a political party called Action Group in March 1951. The founder and leader of the party was late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Other influential members of the parties were S.L. Akintola, Chief Shonibare, Chief Bode Thomas, Oni of Ife, Sir Adesoji Aderemi etc.

Organizational Structure of the Action Group

Membership of AG was open to individuals not below 16 years of age. The party had branches in the Local Government ward level in each region, divisional conference which was made up to two or more local government units, Regional parliamentary council, regional executive committee.