JAMB Government 1997 Question 36

Question 36

Nationalism

The first political party that contested election in Nigeria after the Clifford Constitution was

  1. A.Nigerian Youth Movement
  2. B.National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons
  3. C.Northern People's Congress
  4. D.Nigerian National Democratic Party
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Nigerian National Democratic Party)

Explanation

Herbert Macaulay formed the NNDP in 1923 to contest the elective Lagos seats created by the Clifford Constitution. It won all three seats.