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WAEC Government 1996 Question 47

Question 47

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The immediate cause of Kano riot of 1953 was the

  1. A.NCNC tour of Northern Nigeria led by Dr. Azikiwe
  2. B.Action Group tour of Northern Nigeria led by Chief S.L. Akintola
  3. C.Mobbing of Northern leaders at Lagos
  4. D.Issue of the administrative position of Lagos
  5. E.Motion by Chief Anthony Enahoro for self government in 1956.
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Answer: B (Action Group tour of Northern Nigeria led by Chief S.L. Akintola)

Explanation

The Enahoro motion caused tension, but the riot broke out in May 1953 when an AG delegation led by Akintola came to Kano to campaign for self-government.