JAMB Government 2005 Question 25

Question 25

Political Parties and Party Systems

In the First Republic, the official opposition party was the

  1. A.Northern People's Congress
  2. B.Northern Elements Progressive Union
  3. C.National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons
  4. D.Action Group.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Action Group.)

Explanation

The NPC and NCNC formed the federal government in 1959, so the Action Group, led by Obafemi Awolowo, was the official opposition.