WAEC Government 1992 Question 37

Question 37

Nationalism

Whose resignation led to the disintegration of Nigeria Youth Movement in 1941?

  1. A.Ernest Okoli
  2. B.Samuel Akinsanya
  3. C.Herbert Macaulay
  4. D.Nnamdi Azikiwe
  5. E.Adeyemo Alakija.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Nnamdi Azikiwe)

Explanation

When Ikoli was chosen over Akinsanya for a Legislative Council seat in 1941, Azikiwe resigned with his (largely Igbo and Ijebu) supporters, which broke the movement.