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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the best colonial constitution
A
Lyteon constitution
B
Richard constitution
C
1999 constitution
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Merits Of Lyttleton Constitution Of 1954 For the first time, there was a clear division of powers between the two levels of Government i.e. the federal and the regional governments in which each was autonomous in its own area and jurisdiction. This marked the beginning of a true federal system of government in Nigeria.

Detailed explanation-2: -Features of Lyttleton constitution 1954: Oliver Lyttleton constitution of 1954 is a very significant constitution in the historical constitutional development of Nigeria. This is so because it provided the basis for independence in Nigeria.

Detailed explanation-3: -DEFECTS OR WEAKNESS OR DEMERITS OF LYTTLETON’S CONSTITUTION It did not provide for a second chamber at the Federal Legislative House. None of the leaders of the major political parties was in the council of ministers, which means those appointed into it would continue to take instruction from the regions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Raymond Arthur Lyttleton FRS (7 May 1911 – 16 May 1995) was a British mathematician and theoretical astronomer.

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