The methods used by pressure groups to achieve their objectives are:
(i) Demonstration / Protest: Pres-sure groups can demonstrate or protest against a government policy through rioting, hijacking and holding people as hostages.
(ii) Work-to-rule: No extra work is done apart from the normal working period.
(iii) Strike: Pressure groups may refuse to work to back up their demand.
(iv) Debates and Symposia I Workshop: These are organised to educate the people on their work and also their stand on some issues.
(v) Lobbying: This is done through legislators to persuade policy makers when policies are being made.
(vi) Boycott: Sometimes, pressure groups refuse to co-operate with the authorities until their demands are met.
(vii) Sending a delegation: Pressure groups select some of their members to discuss their problems with the government or decision-makers.
(viii) Propaganda / Letters to the press: Pressure groups write letters to the press to educate the public and to show their stand on important policies.
(ix) Special publications: This is done either in the press, handbills or a booklet to publicize their action.
(x) Presentation of gift: In West Africa, a common feature of pressure groups is to present gifts (gratifications) to policy makers to influence their decisions on certain issues.
(xi) Alliance with political parties and candidates who are perceived to be sympathetic to their cause.
(xii) Ultimatum: This is the final statement of conditions which pressure groups issue to be accepted by the government without which action they deem necessary will be taken.