A major feature of the constitutions in British West African colonies in the 1920s was the

The major feature of the constitutions in British West African colonies in the 1920s was the introduction of the elective principle. This means that people were allowed to vote for their representatives in the Legislative Council. Prior to this time, the colonial administrators appointed members to the council. The introduction of the elective principle was a significant step towards representative government and gave the people a greater say in the decision-making process. It also paved the way for the eventual attainment of independence by these colonies.