In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the

In the First Republic of Nigeria (1960-1966), politics in the Northern region was dominated by the Northern People's Congress (NPC). The NPC was the largest and strongest political party in the Northern region, and it controlled the government of the region. The party was led by Sir Ahmadu Bello, who was also the Premier of the Northern Region. The NPC was known for its conservative and pro-Northern policies, and it played a key role in the formation of the Nigerian Federation.