Which of the following was not required of a Presidential candidate for the 1979 election In Nigeria? He must

The correct answer is "be an indigene of the northern states." In the 1979 Presidential election in Nigeria, a candidate was required to be a Nigerian citizen by birth, be sponsored by a registered political party, have paid his income tax for three years as and when due, and be at least thirty-five (35) years of age. There was no requirement for the candidate to be an indigene of the northern states. Note: It is important to clarify that the requirements for Presidential candidates in Nigeria have changed over the years, so this answer only applies to the specific election mentioned in the question.