JAMB Government 1978 Question 14

Question 14

Political Parties and Party Systems

The first political party, properly so-called, was formed in Nigeria in

  1. A.1916
  2. B.1923
  3. C.1944
  4. D.1948
  5. E.1951
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Answer: B (1923)

Explanation

Herbert Macaulay formed the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) in 1923 to contest the elective seats created by the 1922 Clifford Constitution.