Question 36
NationalismThe Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) collapsed because of
- A.leadership struggle
- B.the ban on the press by the government
- C.high-handedness by the leadership
- D.corruption and nepotism .
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (leadership struggle)
Explanation
The 1941 dispute over who should fill a Legislative Council seat (Ikoli or Akinsanya) split the leaders and the movement.