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WAEC Government 1992 Question 38

Question 38

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The nationalists were not impressed with the constitutional development in Nigeria between 1919 and 1946 because

  1. A.the elective principle was limited in many respect.
  2. B.Lugard was high-handed.
  3. C.the legislative council was dominated by the chiefs.
  4. D.Governor Clifford was not given a free hand
  5. E.the Governor maltreated the chiefs.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the elective principle was limited in many respect.)

Explanation

Only four members were elected, on a narrow income franchise, and only in Lagos and Calabar.