JAMB Government 1999 Question 38

Question 38

Political Parties and Party Systems

In 1979, the Unity Party of Nigeria contested and won gubernatorial elections in

  1. A.Lagos, Ogun, Imo, Oyo and Bendel
  2. B.Lagos, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun and Benue
  3. C.Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo and Bendel
  4. D.Lagos, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo and Ondo
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo and Bendel)

Explanation

In 1979 Awolowo's UPN won the governorship in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo and Bendel. Kwara went to the NPN, Imo to the NPP and Benue to the NPN.