To which of the following groups did Nigeria belong during the formative stage of Oau?

The OAU (Organisation of African Unity) was founded on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During its formative stage, there were two groups of African states with different views on how the OAU should be structured and function. These groups were known as the Casablanca Group and the Monrovia Group. The Casablanca Group, also known as the African Socialist Group, was made up of mainly francophone countries and was led by Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah. They wanted a more centralized and united Africa and believed that the OAU should have a common political and economic policy, and a common army. The Monrovia Group, also known as the conservative or pro-Western group, was led by Liberia, and made up of mainly anglophone countries. They wanted a more loose and decentralized organization, with each country maintaining its sovereignty and independence. They believed that the OAU should focus on promoting economic and social development rather than political unity. Nigeria, during the formative stage of the OAU, belonged to the Monrovia Group. They supported a more decentralized organization, with each country maintaining its independence and sovereignty. Nigeria's position was influenced by its desire to maintain its relationship with the West and avoid being seen as a socialist state. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option C, Monrovia.