(a) Colonialism is a situation whereby economic and political affairs of a particular country are dominated and appropriated by a foreign power.
(b) Powers of the British Governor in any West African Colony:
(i) He exercised executive functions.
(ii) He presided over both the Legislative and Executive Councils.
(iii) He appointed members of the Executive Council and nominated the unofficial members of the Legislative Council.
(iv) He exercised veto and reserved powers over all issues.
(v) He gave assent to bills before becoming laws.
(vi) He had power to grant crown land.
(vii) He performed legislative functions e.g. proclamation, certification, ratification, etc.
(viii) He appointed, disciplined and promoted public servants in his administration.
(ix) Recommended changes in the constitution to the colonial office.
(x) He had power of installation and deposition of chiefs.
(xi) He had the power to reject the advice of both the Legislative and Executive Councils.
(xii) He exercised the Power of Prerogative of Mercy.