A. personal hatred of Chief Awolowo for Chief S.L Akintola, then Premier of Western Region
B. in-fighting between Chife s.L Akintola and Sir Adesoji Aderemi, the elections
C. proposal to change to the party’s ideology towards a Socialist orientation
D. poor performance of the Action Group in the 1959 general elections
Correct Answer:
Option D – poor performance of the Action Group in the 1959 general elections