JAMB Government 1979 Question 48

Question 48

Nationalism

Which of the leaders rejected Charles de Gaulle's Constitutional proposals in 1958?

  1. A.Senghor
  2. B.Sekou Toure
  3. C.Houphouet-Boigny
  4. D.Olympio
  5. E.Diori
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Answer: B (Sekou Toure)

Explanation

In the 1958 referendum Guinea, led by Sekou Toure, voted 'No' to de Gaulle's French Community and became independent at once.