Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?

A.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

B.

Shehu Shagari

C.

Obafemi Awolowo

D.

Ahmadu Bello

Correct answer is C

During the Second Republic of Nigeria (1979-1983), the leader of the opposition was Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He was the leader of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), which was one of the major opposition parties at the time.