WAEC Government 1995 Question 46

Question 46

Nigerian Federalism

Which of the following did not generate political crises in Nigeria? The

  1. A.motion for self government in 1956 by Enahoro
  2. B.1965 election in the Western Region
  3. C.head count of 1962
  4. D.1964 General Elections
  5. E.adoption of Abuja as the new Federal Capital.
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Answer: E (adoption of Abuja as the new Federal Capital.)

Explanation

The choice of Abuja as federal capital (1976) was generally accepted. The 1953 self-government motion, the 1962/63 census and the 1964 and 1965 elections all caused crises.