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UI Post-UTME Government 2024 (Model questions) Question 5

Question 5

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The first general election in Nigeria was held in

  1. A.1959.
  2. B.1960.
  3. C.1963.
  4. D.1979.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (1959.)

Explanation

Among the options, the 1959 federal election, held just before independence, is regarded as Nigeria's first general election.