In 1947, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe led a delegation to the British Colonial Office in London to protest against the
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Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe led a delegation to the British Colonial Office in London in 1947 to protest against the provisions of the Richards Constitution. The Richards Constitution was a colonial instrument that granted limited powers to Nigerians, while still maintaining ultimate control by the British colonial authorities. The delegation led by Azikiwe demanded for more political rights and powers for Nigerians, particularly in the areas of elective representation and regional autonomy.