WAEC Government 1996 Question 24

Question 24

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

How many Nigerians were elected into Legislative Council when the elective principle was appllied in

  1. A.Two
  2. B.Three
  3. C.Four
  4. D.Five
  5. E.Six.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Four)

Explanation

The elective principle was first applied under the 1922 Clifford Constitution, when four Africans were elected: three for Lagos and one for Calabar.