In what ways was the 1922 Clifford Constitution in Nigeria significant'?
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 was significant in the following ways:
(i) Creation of awareness: Awareness was created, leading to political agitation and nationalist activities, paving the way for the early independence of the country.
(ii) Formation of political parties: Clifford Constitution was significant because it encouraged political activities which resulted in the formation of political parties.
(iii) First constitution: Clifford Constitution was seen as the first constitution for Nigeria.
(iv) Representation; The Nigeria Council of Lord Lugard did not produce enough representation as in Clifford Legislative Council.
(v) Evolution of Newspapers: There was the evolution of newspapers e.g.West African Pilot, Lagos Daily News, etc
(vi) Elective principle: This constitution was the first to introduce this principle. Nigerians were allowed to elect their representatives into the legislative council, though, in an unofficial capacity.
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 was significant in the following ways:
(i) Creation of awareness: Awareness was created, leading to political agitation and nationalist activities, paving the way for the early independence of the country.
(ii) Formation of political parties: Clifford Constitution was significant because it encouraged political activities which resulted in the formation of political parties.
(iii) First constitution: Clifford Constitution was seen as the first constitution for Nigeria.
(iv) Representation; The Nigeria Council of Lord Lugard did not produce enough representation as in Clifford Legislative Council.
(v) Evolution of Newspapers: There was the evolution of newspapers e.g.West African Pilot, Lagos Daily News, etc
(vi) Elective principle: This constitution was the first to introduce this principle. Nigerians were allowed to elect their representatives into the legislative council, though, in an unofficial capacity.