The party that controlled the government of South West States after the 1979 General Elections was
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The party that controlled the government of the South West States after the 1979 General Elections was the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). Led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the UPN won the governorship elections in all the South West states, including Oyo, Ogun, Ondo and Lagos. The party was known for its progressive programme of free education, free health care and other social welfare policies, and it enjoyed strong support in the Yoruba-speaking part of the country.
The party that controlled the government of the South West States after the 1979 General Elections was the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). Led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the UPN won the governorship elections in all the South West states, including Oyo, Ogun, Ondo and Lagos. The party was known for its progressive programme of free education, free health care and other social welfare policies, and it enjoyed strong support in the Yoruba-speaking part of the country.