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JAMB Government 1993 Question 31

Question 31

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Before the collapse of Nigeria's First Republic in 1966, the prime minister was both

  1. A.the head of government and a law maker
  2. B.the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
  3. C.commander-in-chief of the armed forces and party leader
  4. D.head of state and party leader.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the head of government and a law maker)

Explanation

Balewa headed the government and, as in any parliamentary system, was also an elected member of parliament. The president (Azikiwe) was head of state.