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JAMB Government 1985 Question 41

Question 41

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Clifford Constitution

  1. A.provided for universal adult suffrage
  2. B.made the Governor dependent on the Executive Council
  3. C.provided for an unofficial majority membership of the Legislative Council
  4. D.provided for African representation on the Executive Council
  5. E.introduced the elective principle into Nigerian politics
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Answer: E (introduced the elective principle into Nigerian politics)

Explanation

The 1922 Clifford Constitution gave Lagos and Calabar elected seats, introducing the elective principle. Voting was limited to men with an income of £100 a year.