A common feature of the earlier political parties in Nigeria was that they

A.

were formed by the government

B.

started as a social-cultural organizations

C.

were backed by the colonialists

D.

were non-elitist in nature

Correct answer is B

A common feature of the earlier political parties in Nigeria was that they started as a social-cultural organizations.

For instance the defunct action Group originated from Yoruba cultural organisation known as Egbe Omo Oduduwa.