WAEC Government 2016 Question 44

Question 44

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The desire for constitutional development in British West African Colonies was as a result of the

  1. A.rigidity of the constitution.
  2. B.desire of the British to review the constitution.
  3. C.power of traditional rulers in British West Africa.
  4. D.growing agitation of the people for political independence.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (growing agitation of the people for political independence.)

Explanation

Nationalist pressure for self-government forced Britain to keep revising colonial constitutions.