JAMB Government 1986 Question 40

Question 40

Political Parties and Party Systems

Which of the following parties formed the opposition in the House of Representatives during Nigerian First Republic?

  1. A.NCNC and NEPU
  2. B.AG and UMBC
  3. C.NPC and NNDP
  4. D.NCNC and MDF
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Answer: B (AG and UMBC)

Explanation

After 1959 the NPC and NCNC formed the government. The Action Group and its ally the UMBC were the opposition.