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WAEC Government 1997 Question 30

Question 30

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Which of the following was a requirement for suffrage under the first elections in Nigeria in 1923?

  1. A.A minimum income of £100 per annum
  2. B.12-month residence in Europe
  3. C.24-month residence in the capital city
  4. D.Being a male adult and legally married
  5. E.Status of a British citizen.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (A minimum income of £100 per annum)

Explanation

Under the Clifford Constitution only adult males with a gross annual income of at least £100 (and 12 months' residence in Lagos or Calabar) could vote.