The desire for constitutional development in British West African Colonies was 'as a result of the

The desire for constitutional development in British West African colonies was primarily due to the growing agitation of the people for political independence. As colonialism began to decline globally, African colonies under British rule started demanding greater participation in their governance. The people of the colonies became more educated and politically conscious, and they began to press for political independence and self-rule. The desire for constitutional development was therefore a reflection of this growing demand for political participation and self-rule by the people of the colonies. The colonial government also recognized the need to review and update the constitution to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the people. The rigidity of the colonial constitution, which was designed to serve the interests of the colonial power, could no longer accommodate the growing demands for greater participation and self-rule. In summary, while the rigidity of the colonial constitution and the desire of the British to review the constitution played a role in the demand for constitutional development in British West African colonies, it was the growing agitation of the people for political independence and self-rule that was the primary driving force behind this desire.