The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana
strengthened the authority of natural rulers
weakened the authority of national rulers
enhanced the status of the educated elite
abolished the post of colonial governor
made no provision for unfficial members in the legislative Council
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The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana (then the Gold Coast) was significant for a few reasons:
It increased the political influence of the educated elite, specifically those who had received a Western education and could now participate more actively in the political process.
It created the Legislative Council with both official and unofficial members, with the unofficial members representing the educated elite and other sectors of society.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A. strengthened the authority of natural rulers – The Guggisberg Constitution actually limited the power of traditional rulers (like chiefs), instead focusing more on the educated elite in the legislative process.
B. weakened the authority of national rulers – While the influence of traditional rulers was reduced, the focus was on enhancing the participation of educated elites, not the national rulers.
D. abolished the post of colonial governor – This is incorrect. The post of colonial governor was not abolished by the Guggisberg Constitution.
E. made no provision for unofficial members in the legislative council – This is incorrect. The Guggisberg Constitution did provide for unofficial members in the Legislative Council, specifically appointed to represent different interests, including the educated elite.
So, C is the right answer because the Guggisberg Constitution enhanced the status of the educated elite, allowing them a larger role in governance.
