Question 352019GovernmentWAEC

The first inter-territorial association organized by some educated African elite in the Gold Coast was the

A

Aborigines’ Rights Protection Society (ARPS)

B

National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)

C

Movement of Educated Elites in West Africa (MEEWA)

D

West African Frontier Forces (WAFF).

Step-by-Step Explanation

The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was established in 1920 as the first inter-territorial organization aimed at promoting the interests of educated Africans across the Gold Coast and other British West African territories. It served as a platform for discussing common issues and advocating for political rights and reforms. The formation of the NCBWA marked a significant step in the political mobilization of African elites against colonial rule.

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