The two major political alliances in the First Republic were
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A.
NEPU and UPGA -
B.
NNDP and NEPU -
C.
NNA and NNDP -
D.
UPGA and NNA
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The first national elections in independent Nigeria, held on 30 December 1964, were contested by two political alliances: the Nigerian National Alliance (NNA), led by Sir Ahmadu Bello, premier of the Northern Region, and the United Progressive Grand Alliance (UPGA), led by Michael Okpara, premier of the Eastern Region.