JUPEBGovernmentConstitutions and Constitutionalism

Which of the following was the first constitution to introduce the principle of elective representation into Nigeria?

Athe Lyttleton Constitution of 1954
Bthe Richards Constitution of 1946
Cthe Clifford Constitution of 1922CORRECT
Dthe Macpherson Constitution of 1951
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The Clifford Constitution provided for four elected members of the Legislative Council, three from Lagos and one from Calabar, chosen by adult males with an annual income of at least 100 pounds. Richards introduced regionalism, Macpherson expanded regional legislatures, and Lyttleton established a federal structure.
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