Under the British colonial administration, the Executive Council was purely

Under the British colonial administration, the Executive Council was purely an advisory body. The Executive Council was a group of high-ranking officials appointed by the British colonial government to advise the Governor on matters of administration in the colonies. They were responsible for giving advice on matters such as policy, appointments, and budgets. However, the ultimate decision-making power rested with the Governor, who was the representative of the British Crown in the colony.