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GCE Government 1989 Question 3

Question 3

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Which of the following is a false description of the first Nigerian Prime Minister? He

  1. A.was first among equals
  2. B.presided over the cabinet
  3. C.was the Head of Government
  4. D.exercised the executive power with his cabinet
  5. E.exercised the prerogative of mercy
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Answer: E (exercised the prerogative of mercy)

Explanation

Under the 1960 constitution the prerogative of mercy belonged to the Governor-General (head of state), not the Prime Minister.