1960−61 Nigerian regional elections

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Regional elections were held in Nigeria in 1960 and 1961.[1] The elections were held in Western Region in July 1960, in Northern Region in May 1961 and in Eastern Region in November 1961.

Results[]

Eastern Region[]

Main article: 1961 Eastern Region legislative election
PartySeats
National Council of Nigerian Citizens106
Action Group15
Dynamic Party5
Independents20
Total146
Source: Sternberger et al.[1]

Northern Region[]

Main article: 1961 Northern Region legislative election
PartySeats
Northern People's Congress156
Action Group–UMBC9
NCNC–NEPU1
Total166
Source: Sternberger et al.[1]

Western Region[]

Main article: 1960 Western Region legislative election
PartySeats
Action Group79
NCNC–NEPU33
10
Total122
Source: Sternberger et al.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Dolf Sternberger, Bernhard Vogel, Dieter Nohlen & Klaus Landfried (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweiter Halbband, p1547
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