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
| Party | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| National Council of Nigerian Citizens | 106 | |
| Action Group | 15 | |
| Dynamic Party | 5 | |
| Independents | 20 | |
| Total | 146 | |
| Source: Sternberger et al.[1] | ||
Northern Region
| Party | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern People's Congress | 156 | |
| Action Group–UMBC | 9 | |
| NCNC–NEPU | 1 | |
| Total | 166 | |
| Source: Sternberger et al.[1] | ||
Western Region
| Party | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| Action Group | 79 | |
| NCNC–NEPU | 33 | |
| Mabolaje Grand Alliance | 10 | |
| Total | 122 | |
| Source: Sternberger et al.[1] | ||