Question 35
Political Parties and Party SystemsThe primary factor which led to the formation of political parties in colonial Nigeria was
- A.introduction of the elective principle and representative institutions
- B.increased wealth of the indigenous elites
- C.granting of self government by the colonial administration
- D.call by black people all over the world for a final assault on colonialism.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (introduction of the elective principle and representative institutions)
Explanation
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 introduced elected seats for Lagos and Calabar, and the first party (NNDP, 1923) was formed to contest them.