Question 29
NationalismWhich of the following did not take part in the early nationalist movement of Nigeria?
- A.The Lagos Weekly Record
- B.Macaulay's National Democratic Party
- C.The Nigerian Youth Movement
- D.The Democratic Party of Nigeria and the Cameroons
- E.The West African Pilot
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (The Democratic Party of Nigeria and the Cameroons)
Explanation
The Democratic Party of Nigeria and the Cameroons appeared only in the late 1950s. The Lagos Weekly Record, the NNDP (1923), the NYM (1930s) and the West African Pilot (1937) were all part of the early movement.