Nigerian election 1965 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the main cause of the electoral crisis in the Nigerian election of 1965?
Voter apathy
Widespread electoral malpractices
Ethic harmony
Which region of Nigeria felt marginalized and disadvantaged by the election results?
Eastern region
Western region
Northern region
What was the outcome of the election crisis?
Political stability
Military rule
Increase in foreign investment
What was the government's response to the crisis?
Postponement of the general election
Fresh elections
Formation of a national unity government
What was the major consequence of the electoral crisis?
The emergence of a two-party system
The strengthening of regional political parties
The collapse of democracy
What were the two main effects of the electoral crisis on Nigeria?
Political instability and the emergence of military rule
What was the reaction of the Northern region to the election results?
They felt marginalized and disadvantaged leading to protests and demonstrations.