Question 33
NationalismThe Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of
- A.its failure to win election
- B.shortage of funds to run its affairs
- C.the harassment of its leadership by government
- D.the breakup of its leadership
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (the breakup of its leadership)
Explanation
In 1941 a quarrel over who should fill a Legislative Council seat (Ikoli versus Akinsanya) split the NYM's leaders along ethnic lines, and the movement declined.