General election 1979 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What was the main cause of the electoral crisis in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria?
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A
Lack of interest by voters
B
Widespread electoral malpractice
C
Effective supervision by the military government
2
What was the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) accused of during the 1979 general elections?
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A
Rigging the elections in several states
B
Losing the majority of the seats in the national assembly
C
Conceding defeat
3
What was the response of the opposition parties to the election results?
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A
Protests and demonstrations
B
Formation of a government of national unity
C
Appeal to the military government for a fresh election
4
What was the ultimate goal of the government of national unity?
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A
To maintain military rule
B
To ensure political stability and a peaceful transition to democracy
C
To rig future elections in favor of the ruling party
5
What was the significance of the 1979 general elections in Nigeria?
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A
 It marked the beginning of military rule
B
It led to the collapse of democracy
C
It paved the way for the return of democratic governance
6
What was the role of the military government in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria?
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7
What was the outcome of the electoral crisis in the 1979 general elections?
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