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SS2 History

The First Republic, 1960-1966: Political Developments

Overview

Discuss the system of government handed over to Nigerians at Independence. Nature of the political parties of the period The challenges of democratic governance during this period.

What you'll learn
  • The West Minister Parliamentary System.
  • The nature of the constitution
  • Regional political parties.
  • Challenges:
  • (a) Coalition government.
  • (b) Position of the opposition in the parliament.
  • (c) Increasing ethnicity
  • (d) The census controversy.
  • (e) Creation of new regions.
  • The Regional and Federal Elections.