The crisis over the motion for “Self-Government in 1956" led to the

Analyze the question: The motion for "Self-Government in 1956" was moved in the House of Representatives in March 1953 by Anthony Enahoro (Action Group), with the aim of Nigeria achieving self-government in 1956. The question asks what this crisis led to.

Concept and background:

• The Action Group supported the motion.
• The Northern People's Congress (NPC) wanted to amend it to "as soon as practicable". When the motion was rejected, the AG and NCNC members walked out.
• The Northern delegates were jeered and insulted by the crowds in Lagos.
• Shortly after, the AG and NCNC leaders went on a tour of the North, and the Northern leaders resented this.
• In May 1953, the tension resulted in the Kano riots (16–19 May 1953), where many lives were lost.

Checking each option:

• A. Eastern Regional Crisis of 1953: This was a crisis within the NCNC-led Eastern government, caused by the dispute over Eyo Ita's government and the ministers' removal. It is not a result of the self-government motion.
• B. National Democratic Party: This was formed in 1923 by Herbert Macaulay. It is not relevant here.
• C. Imprisonment of Awolowo: This took place in 1963, following the Treason Trial. It is not relevant here.
• D. Kano riots of 1953: Correct. This was the direct consequence of the tensions that arose from the self-government motion.
• E. Removal of John Macpherson: Macpherson was Governor-General until 1955, and he was not removed because of this motion. He was succeeded by James Robertson on completing his tenure.

Answer: The crisis over the 1956 self-government motion led to the Kano riots of 1953.

Exam tip: Remember the sequence: Motion (March 1953) → Walkout and insults in Lagos → AG/NCNC tour of the North → Kano riots (May 1953) → Constitutional conference of 1953 in London. Questions about 1953 almost always revolve around this chain.