Federal election 1964 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the main cause of the electoral crisis of the Federal election of 1964 in Nigeria?
Widespread electoral malpractices
Voter apathy
Strong leadership
Which region of Nigeria felt marginalized and disadvantaged by the election results?
Western region
Northern region
Western region
What was the outcome of the electoral crisis?
Emergence of new political forces in Nigeria
Strengthening of traditional ruling parties
Creation of a one-party state
What was the government's response to the protests and demonstrations that arose from the crisis?
Negotiation with protesters
Use of force
Call for fresh elections
What was the result of the crisis on the first republic?
Its strengthening
Its collapse
Its expansion
What were the two main factors that contributed to the electoral crisis of the Federal election of 1964 in Nigeria?
Widespread electoral malpractices and regional/ethnic tensions
What were the consequences of the electoral crisis on the political landscape of Nigeria?
Emergence of new political forces and the collapse of the first republic.