Action group (AG) - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When was the Action Group formed?
1951
1966
1979
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
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
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
Who were the initial members of the Action Group?
What was the AG's primary objective?