The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced a new political…

Source: JAMB · 2023

The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced a new political structure in Nigeria. What was a major criticism of this constitution by Nigerian nationalists?

  1. It granted too much power to regional governments.
  2. It favored the interests of urban elites over rural populations.
  3. It failed to recognize the diversity of ethnic groups in Nigeria. ✓
  4. It restricted the activities of nationalist organizations.

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