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Difficulty: EasyFirst Republic Politics and Major Crises (1960–1966)

Under the constitutional framework of Nigeria's First Republic (1960–1966), which political office holder served as the executive Head of Government?

  1. The Prime MinisterAnswer
  2. B
    The President
  3. C
    The Chief Justice of the Federation
  4. D
    The Regional Premiers acting collectively

Answer

The Prime Minister served as the executive Head of Government during Nigeria's First Republic.
Under the parliamentary system established by the 1960 and 1963 Constitutions of Nigeria's First Republic, the Prime Minister held executive authority as Head of Government, while the President performed ceremonial duties as Head of State.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the constitutional structure of governance during Nigeria's First Republic (1960–1966).
Nigeria operated a parliamentary (Westminster) system of government.
The 1960 Independence Constitution and 1963 Republican Constitution established a constitutional division between Head of State and Head of Government.
2
Determine which official exercised active executive leadership.
The Prime Minister presided over the cabinet and conducted executive government operations.
Under a parliamentary executive arrangement, central executive authority belongs to the Prime Minister as Head of Government.

Key Concept

Parliamentary System Division of Executive Roles in the First Republic
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First Republic Politics and Major Crises (1960–1966)