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JAMB 1986
Which of these groups of Africa leaders in closely associated with the formation of the OAU
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A.
Haiie Selassie, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, William Tubman
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B.
Abubakar Tafawa Belewa, Jean Bokassa, Kwame Nkrumah
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C.
Kwame Nkrumah, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Jorno Kenyatta
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D.
Julius Nyerere, Kwame Nkrumah, Haile Selassie
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Its formation was championed by key African leaders who were committed to African unity, independence and cooperation.
The prominent leaders associated with the OAU’s formation include:
- Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana) – strong advocate of Pan-Africanism
- Julius Nyerere (Tanzania) – supported unity and anti-colonialism
- Haile Selassie (Ethiopia) – hosted the founding conference
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