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WAEC Government 1997 Question 51

Question 51

Political Parties and Party Systems

The political parties that formed the Opposition in the House of Representatives during the First Republic in Nigeria were the

  1. A.NCNC and UMBC
  2. B.AG and UMBC
  3. C.NCNC and NEPU
  4. D.AG and NCNC
  5. E.UMBC and NEPU.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (AG and UMBC)

Explanation

After the 1959 election the NPC and NCNC formed the government, and the Action Group, allied with the UMBC, formed the opposition led by Awolowo.