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Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
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  • A Seen as an instrument of impoverishment
  • B Promulgated without consultation with the people
  • C Perceived to abolish the federal system
  • D Considered as alien
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was perceived to abolish the federal system. General Ironsi's Unification Decree 34 of May 24, 1966 was interpreted by some sections of the country especially the Northerners as a step of concentrating power in the hands of particular tribe.

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