1959 Nigerian Parliamentary Election
The independence election12 December 1959 · Self-government and the First Republic · 302 seats
Parliamentary elections were held in Nigeria on 12 December 1959. The result was a victory for the Northern People's Congress, which won 134 of the 312 seats in the House of Representatives, despite the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons and Action Group receiving more votes.
Prime Minister before
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Prime Minister (continued)
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Largest force
Northern People's Congress
134 of 302 seats
Turnout
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The result
Northern People's Congress
25.2% of votes
134
seats
National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons
34.0% of votes
81
seats
Action Group
26.1% of votes
73
seats
Northern Elements Progressive Union
6.7% of votes
8
seats
Mabolaje Grand Alliance
8.0% of votes
6
seats