Which of the following political parties did not participate in the 1979 general elections in
Which of the following political parties did not participate in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria?
- A) unity party of Nigeria
- B) national party of Nigeria
- C) peoples democratic alliance
- D) social democratic party
Correct Answer: D) social democratic party
Explanation
In 1979, Nigeria held a general election where political parties participated. The question is asking which political party did not participate in the election. The options given are Unity Party of Nigeria, National Party of Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Alliance, and Social Democratic Party. To answer the question, we need to identify the political party that did not participate in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria.The correct answer is option D, which is the Social Democratic Party. This means that the Social Democratic Party did not participate in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria. It is important to note that the other options listed, Unity Party of Nigeria, National Party of Nigeria, and Peoples Democratic Alliance, all participated in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria.
It is also worth noting that the 1979 general elections in Nigeria marked the end of military rule and the beginning of the Second Nigerian Republic. The election was contested by five political parties, including the four options listed in the question. The election was won by the National Party of Nigeria and Shehu Shagari was elected as the President of Nigeria.
In summary, the correct answer to the question is option D, which is the Social Democratic Party. It is important to note that the other options participated in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria. The 1979 general election marked the end of military rule and the beginning of the Second Nigerian Republic.