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JAMB Government 1990 Question 38

Question 38

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Indirect election was first introduced in Nigeria by the

  1. A.Lyttleton Constitution
  2. B.Macpherson Constitution
  3. C.Richards Constitution
  4. D.Clifford Constitution.
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Answer: C (Richards Constitution)

Explanation

Under the Richards Constitution (1946) most unofficial members of the central Legislative Council were chosen by the regional houses, which were themselves chosen by native authorities: an indirect election.