WHAT WERE THE WEAKNESSES OF HUGH CLIFFORD CONSTITUTION OF 1922
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Explanation:Sectionalism- The Clifford Constitution of 1922 brought sectionalism into Nigeria as the constitution was meant for the Southern protectorate alone. The Legislative council was also created for the south excluding the North.
2. The Legislative council was dominated by Europeans
3. Partial representation– The elective principle introduced by the Clifford Constitution of 1922 works only for the legislative council. The executive council is not elective.
4. Imposition – The people claimed that the constitution was imposed on them
5. The Governor-General had veto powers on issues discussed in the legislative and executive council
6. Partial Elective principle– Only Nigerians with resident qualification and have a gross income of £100 per annum which as at then was a very huge sum.
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