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The Clifford Constitution adopted in 1922 derived its name from the then governor of Nigeria,
Sir Hugh Clifford, who took over from the former governor, Lord Lugard. The constitution
introduced a new legislative council and executive council which replaced the abolished old
legislative council for Lagos colony and the Nigerian council. The constitution introduced
elective principle which increased political agitation and awakened the spirit of nationalism in
Nigeria.
The Northern Nigeria was not represented in the new legislature. The Governor General retained
the legislative power for the North.
3. It also created room for the bringing up of newspapers such as Lagos Daily News and the
Daily Times Nigeria Plc in 1925.