Question 42
JudiciaryUnder what constitution did the Supreme Court become the highest Court of Appeal in Nigeria?
- A.Macpherson Constitution
- B.Clifford Constitution
- C.Richards Constitution
- D.The 1963 Constitution
- E.The 1979 Constitution
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (The 1963 Constitution)
Explanation
The Republican Constitution of 1963 ended appeals to the Privy Council in London, making the Supreme Court Nigeria's final court of appeal.