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The political parties that formed the opposition during the First Republic in Nigeria were the?

A. NCNC and AG
B. AG and UMBC
C. NCNC and NEPU
D. UMBC and NEPU.

Correct Answer: Option A

A. NCNC and AG

Explanation

The first party to assume the role of an opposition party was the Action Group (AG) led by Obafemi Awolowo in the first republic. The political intrigues during that era weakened the AG. All this happened shortly before the country’s independence in 1959. The second opposition political party was the National Council of Nigeria and Cameroons (NCNC). The (NCNC) was led by Nnamdi Azikiwe.

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