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GCE Government 1989 Question 21

Question 21

Nigerian Federalism

The emergency powers conferred on the Federal Government under the independence constitution was first exercised in the

  1. A.Western Region.
  2. B.Mid-Western Region.
  3. C.Eastern Region.
  4. D.Northern Region.
  5. E.Federal Territory of Lagos.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Western Region.)

Explanation

In May 1962 the federal government declared a state of emergency in the Western Region during the Action Group crisis.