WAEC Government 1988 Question 27

Question 27

Nigerian Federalism

The declaration of a state of emergency in Western Nigeria was protected by the constitution of

  1. A.1954.
  2. B.1951.
  3. C.1960.
  4. D.1963.
  5. E.1948.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (1960.)

Explanation

The 1962 emergency in the Western Region was declared under the powers in the 1960 Independence Constitution.