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Richards Constitution creates regional councils

The Richards Constitution introduced regional councils for North, West, and East while maintaining strong central colonial authority.

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1946

Richards Constitution creates regional councils

The Richards Constitution introduced regional councils for North, West, and East while maintaining strong central colonial authority.

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The Richards Constitution introduced regional councils for North, West, and East while maintaining strong central colonial authority. Nigerian critics objected to limited consultation.

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