Action group (AG) - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Who was the leader of the Action Group?
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Obafemi Awolowo
Ahmadu Bello
What was the AG's ideology based on?
Tribalism, conservatism, and the promotion of traditional values
Democracy, socialism, and the development of Nigeria's economy and infrastructure
Tribalism, conservatism, and the promotion of traditional values
Democracy, socialism, and the development of Nigeria's economy and infrastructure
What role did the AG play in Nigerian politics during the 1950s and 1960s?
It supported British colonial rule and opposed Nigerian independence
It advocated for greater autonomy and self-determination for Nigeria, and pushed for economic and social reforms
It promoted tribalism and regionalism, and opposed national unity
It advocated for greater autonomy and self-determination for Nigeria, and pushed for economic and social reforms
What event led to the decline of the AG's influence in Nigerian politics?
The party's inability to win elections outside of western Nigeria
The assassination of Obafemi Awolowo
The first military coup in 1966, which overthrew the civilian government
The first military coup in 1966, which overthrew the civilian government
Who were the initial members of the Action Group?
Young, urban professionals such as lawyers, journalists, and civil servants.
What was the AG's primary objective?
To promote the interests of educated Nigerians and advocate for greater autonomy and self-determination for Nigeria, as well as push for economic and social reforms.