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Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state was allowed to elect

Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state was allowed to elect
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  • A Two senators
  • B Five senators
  • C As many senators as the state can finance
  • D From two to five senators depending on the population of the state
  • E Ten senators
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state was allowed to elect three senators, not five. The correct number is three senators per state. Since three is not among the options, the question or options contain an error. The provided answer (five) is incorrect.

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