Nigerian federalism has impeded the establishment of democracy because

a. it has separated national from local politics.
b. it has reinforced ethnic cleavages.
c. it has given more of the important cultural/linguistic groups a home "territory".
d. local elections have preceded national elections.
e. government services are delivered more efficiently.

b

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