Question 26
Political Parties and Party SystemsThe six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982 were
- A.UPN, NPN, PPA, PPP, NPP and NAP
- B.NPN, UPN, NPP, PRP, PPP, and NNDP
- C.PPA, NCNC, GNPP, NPN, UPN, and PPP
- D.UPN, GNPP, NAP, PRP, NPP and NPN
- E.NPC, GNPP, PRP, UPN, NPP and PPA
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (UPN, GNPP, NAP, PRP, NPP and NPN)
Explanation
The five parties of 1979 (UPN, NPN, NPP, GNPP, PRP) were joined in 1982 by the Nigeria Advance Party (NAP).