This book, originally published in 1967 looks at political institutions in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Gambia a the time of the establishment of alien rule and goes on to discuss in detail constitutional developments from 1919 to the late 20th Century.

Part 1: The General Constitutional Background of the 5 English-Speaking West African Countries to the End of the Second World War a) General Considerations b) The Gold Coast 1919-45 c) Nigeria 1900-45 d) Sierra Leone 1919-45 e) The Gambia 1919-45 f) Liberia 1919-45 Part 2: Constitutional and Political Developments in the English-speaking West African Countries Since 1945: The Working of the Present-Day Constitutions a) Ghana b) Nigeria c) Sierra Leone d) The Gambia e) Liberia Part 3: The Judiciary and the Maintenance of Public Order Part 4: The Public Services Part 5: Public Finance Part 6: Local Government.