The imperial order-in-council which came into force on January 1, 1947, was generally referred to...

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NECO 2001

The imperial order-in-council which came into force on January 1, 1947, was generally referred to as the

A. Constitutional Conference
B. Lyttleton Constitution
C. Macpherson Constitution
D. Richards Constitution
E. Sir Arthur Richards Constitution

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The Richards Constitution (named after Sir Arthur Richards, who was the Governor of Nigeria at the time) was an imperial order-in-council that came into force on January 1, 1947. It was aimed at reorganising the administrative structure of Nigeria and provided for a legislative council with greater representation for the indigenous people.

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