Which of the following political parties was the first to be formed when the ban...

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JAMB 2011

Which of the following political parties was the first to be formed when the ban on politics was lifted in 1978?

A. NPP
B. PRP
C. NPN
D. UPN

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

UPN was the first to be formed when the ban on politics was lifted in 1978.

On September 31, 1978, General Obasanjo lifted ban partisan politics after 12 years of military rule. Unity Party of Nigeria was then formed on September 22, 1978 by Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

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