Outline the defects of the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 in Nigeria.   

Explanation

Defects of Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 in Nigeria are;

 (i) Office of the Prime Minister: This constitution did not make any provision for the office of a Prime Minister as Head of government of Nigeria.

(ii) Loyalty: Ministers chosen from different political parties were mostly loyal to their regional leaders only.

(iii) Some of the Official members: In the regional and federal executive councils were retained by this constitution.

(iv) Veto Power: The Lyttleton Constitution still gave veto powers to the Governor-General even when such powers were undemocratic. He could veto and certify bills.

(v) Different electoral systems: Western and Eastern regions allowed for universal