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JAMB Government 1983 Question 47

Question 47

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1979 Nigerian Constitution provides for presidential elections every

  1. A.four years
  2. B.eight years
  3. C.time the military hands over the reins of government
  4. D.time the incumbent is impeached or dies
  5. E.time the Vice-President is impeached
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (four years)

Explanation

Under the 1979 Constitution the President served a four-year term, so elections were due every four years.