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Hi friends, it's your friend again. I welcome you all to my blog. I know you're excited about reading a fresh edition of "Did You Know?" Your regular history content.

Last week, we briefly looked at the ways or methods by which the British took over the Nigerian territories. I hope that brought back your knowledge of Nigerian history, or maybe you heard that for the time?

Alright, this week, I've brought to you an interesting edition, " The first political party and election in Nigeria."

Did you know that prior to 1920 that there was nothing like a political party or election in Nigeria? Oh yes, there has been no such even after the British influence in the area.

After amalgamation, Lord Lugrad established the 1914 Legislative Council to take care of the affairs of the territory. Due to the World War 1 (WWI), Lugard's tenure lasted till 1922 when Hugh Clifford took over as the Governor General of Nigeria.

Clifford, in his approach, adopted the first ever constitution in Nigeria. In the constitution, the elective principle was included. This was to enable Nigerians to participate in politics. From the moment, the preparations for the election began with the establishment of the first political party in Nigeria, which was the "Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)."

The party was established by Herbert Macualey, who was also named the father of Nigerian Nationalism. He was the grandson of Samuel Ajayi Crowther.

However, the first ever election in Nigeria was on 20th September 1920.

Facts in today's edition:

1. The first constitution in Nigeria was adopted in 1922.
2. The first political party in Nigeria was established in 1922.
3. The first political party in Nigeria was the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP).
4. The first political party was formed by Herbert Macualey, who was also the grandson of Samuel Ajayi Crowther.
5. The first election in Nigeria was on 20th September 1923.

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