WAEC - Government (1994 - No. 47)
The total number of parties registered 1979 elections in Nigeria was
ten
six
five
two
four
Forklaring
In the 1979 general elections, 5 political parties were registered and contested for elections. The political parties and their presidential aspirants include:
National Party of Nigeria (NPN) -- Alh. Shehu Shagari
Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) -- Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Nigeria People's Party (NPP) -- Dr Nnamdi Azikwe
Great Nigeria's People's Party (GNPP) -- Ibrahim Waziri
People's Redemption Party (PRP) -- Mallam Aminu Kano