WAEC Government 2007 Question 43

Question 43

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The introduction of elective principle in colonial West Africa allowed

  1. A.Africans to be elected into the Legislative Councils
  2. B.the Executive Councils to be dominated by Africans
  3. C.an African to become a Governor-General
  4. D.the removal of the Governor-Generals' veto powers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Africans to be elected into the Legislative Councils)

Explanation

From the 1920s a few Africans could be elected into the Legislative Councils.