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JAMB Government 1982 Question 37

Question 37

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Which of the following was the last Constitution formulated for Nigeria without Nigerian participation?

  1. A.The Clifford (1922) Constitution
  2. B.The Richards (1946) Constitution
  3. C.The Macpherson (1951) Constitution
  4. D.The Lyttleton (1954) Constitution
  5. E.The Independence Constitution
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The Richards (1946) Constitution)

Explanation

The Richards Constitution was drawn up without consulting Nigerians, which nationalists protested; the Macpherson Constitution that followed was drafted after wide consultation.