WAEC Government 1994 Question 44

Question 44

Political Parties and Party Systems

Which of the following was not a political party in Nigeria between 1960 and 1966?

  1. A.The Northern People's Congress
  2. B.National Council of Nigeria Citizens
  3. C.United Middle Belt Congress
  4. D.Northern Elements' Progressive Union
  5. E.Nigeria Youth Movement.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Nigeria Youth Movement.)

Explanation

The Nigerian Youth Movement was active in the 1930s and 1940s and had faded away by independence. The NPC, NCNC, UMBC and NEPU all contested elections in the First Republic.