Arrange the following historical developments associated with the Clifford Constitution of 1922 and the birth of elective democracy in Nigeria in chronological order from earliest to latest.
- 1Promulgation of the Clifford Constitution, abolishing the advisory Nigerian Council and establishing the elective principle.
- 2Formation of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) by Herbert Macaulay.
- 3Conduct of Nigeria's first legislative elections for four elected unofficial seats in Lagos and Calabar.
- 4Introduction of the Richards Constitution, which replaced the Clifford Constitution.
Answer
The correct chronological sequence is: Promulgation of the Clifford Constitution (1922) → Formation of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (early 1923) → Conduct of Nigeria's first legislative elections in Lagos and Calabar (September 1923) → Introduction of the Richards Constitution (1946).
The sequence follows the natural historical progression of Nigeria's constitutional development under Sir Hugh Clifford: first, the constitution was promulgated in 1922 establishing the elective principle; second, political parties such as the NNDP were formed in early 1923 to contest elections; third, the first elections were held in September 1923; and finally, this constitutional era ended with the introduction of the Richards Constitution in 1946.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Chronology of constitutional milestones and political mobilization under the Clifford Constitution of 1922.