WAEC Government 1988 Question 38

Question 38

Judiciary

The highest court of appeal under the Republican Constitution of Nigeria was the

  1. A.Federal High Court.
  2. B.Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
  3. C.Regional Court of Appeal.
  4. D.Supreme Court.
  5. E.Federal Court of Appeal.
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Answer: D (Supreme Court.)

Explanation

The 1963 Republican Constitution ended appeals to the Privy Council, making the Supreme Court the final court.