Theory question 107
Constitutional Development in NigeriaIn five developed full points, analyze the distribution of political power under the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954.
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Model answer
Any five, developed: introduced a true federation – power shared between the centre and three regions (and Southern Cameroons); exclusive legislative list for the federal government; concurrent list for both levels; residual powers left to the regions; regional premiers headed regional governments; Governor-General at the centre and Governors in the regions; federal Council of Ministers with ministers from the regions; separate regional judiciaries/public services; Lagos made federal territory; regions gained financial autonomy through revenue allocation by derivation.
Explanation
Develop each point on who held which powers.