JAMB Government 1984 Question 33

Question 33

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

A historic feature of the Legislative Council that met in 1923 was that for the first time it

  1. A.included official members who were Nigerians
  2. B.included only British officials
  3. C.acted in a deliberative capacity
  4. D.included elected African members
  5. E.legislated for the whole country
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (included elected African members)

Explanation

The 1923 Legislative Council under the Clifford Constitution was the first to include Africans elected by voters.