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JAMB Government 1989 Question 29

Question 29

Political Parties and Party Systems

In the 1950s, the Northern Elements Progressive Union was notable in Nigerian politics because it

  1. A.opposed Northern traditional rulers
  2. B.agitated for the formation of a unitary form of government
  3. C.allied with the Northern People's Congress to form the regional government
  4. D.won the election to the Northern House of Assembly
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Answer: A (opposed Northern traditional rulers)

Explanation

NEPU, led by Aminu Kano, spoke for the talakawa (commoners) and fought the power of the emirs and the NPC establishment.