Question 42
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsUnder the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, State Electoral Commissions are to conduct
- A.gubernatorial election
- B.elections into state Houses of Assembly
- C.local government elections
- D.all elections
- 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.