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Difficulty: MediumThe Clifford Constitution of 1922 and Elective Principle

Match each key political figure, organization, or publication associated with the Clifford Constitution of 1922 on the left with its corresponding role or historical significance on the right.

  • Sir Hugh CliffordColonial Governor who abolished the Nigerian Council and introduced elected representation in 1922
  • Herbert MacaulayNationalist leader who mobilized popular support and co-founded Nigeria's first political party following the 1922 reforms
  • Lagos Daily NewsPioneer daily newspaper established in 1925 that served as an organ for political education and electoral campaigns
  • Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)First political party formed in Nigeria (1923) which dominated all three elected Lagos seats in the Legislative Council

Answer

Sir Hugh Clifford matches with Colonial Governor who abolished the Nigerian Council; Herbert Macaulay matches with Nationalist leader who mobilized popular support; Lagos Daily News matches with Pioneer daily newspaper established in 1925; and Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) matches with First political party formed in Nigeria (1923).
Each historical entity correctly aligns with its precise role in the political developments following the 1922 Clifford Constitution: Sir Hugh Clifford introduced the constitutional reforms, Herbert Macaulay spearheaded nationalist organizing, the Lagos Daily News provided electoral media coverage, and the NNDP emerged as the premier political party contesting the new elective positions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the colonial administrator who promulgated the 1922 Constitution.
Sir Hugh Clifford was the Governor who replaced Lord Lugard's Nigerian Council with the new Legislative Council.
The constitution takes its name from Governor Sir Hugh Clifford.
2
Identify the prominent nationalist leader and political party associated with the elective principle in Lagos.
Herbert Macaulay led the electoral movement and co-founded the NNDP in 1923 to contest the three elective seats for Lagos.
The introduction of four elective seats (3 for Lagos and 1 for Calabar) stimulated formal political party formation for the first time in Nigeria.
3
Identify the media platform created to support electoral campaigns under the new elective system.
The Lagos Daily News became the primary newspaper mouthpiece for nationalist political education and NNDP campaigns.
The franchise required an income qualification of £100 per annum, prompting nationalist leaders to establish daily print media to reach and educate electors.

Key Concept

Key actors, political organizations, and nationalist press stimulated by the introduction of the Clifford Constitution of 1922 and the elective principle
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