JAMB Government 1982 Question 42

Question 42

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, State Electoral Commissions are to conduct

  1. A.gubernatorial election
  2. B.elections into state Houses of Assembly
  3. C.local government elections
  4. D.all elections
  5. E.Presidential elections
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (local government elections)

Explanation

Under the 1979 Constitution FEDECO ran federal and state elections, while each State Electoral Commission ran elections to local government councils.