PREFACE, I. Introduction, II. Traditional Social and Political Organization: The Social Basis of Modern Politics, III. The Emergence of Political Parties in Northern Nigeria, IV. The NPC: “One North, One People... ”, V. The Opposition: The Nigerian Elements Progressive Union and the United Middle Belt Congress, VI. Parties and The Political Process, VII. Aspects of Grass Roots Politics, VIII. The North and Nigerian Federalism: The Balance of Political Power, Conclusion, Appendices, Select Bibliography, INDEX