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JAMB Government 1986 Question 39

Question 39

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The head of state in the first republic of Nigeria was

  1. A.an executive president
  2. B.a nominal president
  3. C.a party leader
  4. D.a nominee of the whole country
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Answer: B (a nominal president)

Explanation

Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, President Nnamdi Azikiwe was a ceremonial (nominal) Head of State; the Prime Minister held real power.