WAEC Government 1994 Question 43

Question 43

Nationalism

The 1953 motion that Nigeria should attain self government in 1956 was moved by

  1. A.Nnamdi Azikiwe
  2. B.Chief Obafemi Awolowo
  3. C.Chief Anthony Enahoro
  4. D.Sir Ahmadu Bello
  5. E.Mallam Aminu Kano.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Chief Anthony Enahoro)

Explanation

Anthony Enahoro of the Action Group moved the self-government motion in the House of Representatives in 1953; northern members opposed it, causing a crisis.