 In 1947, the country's first elections for a seat on the Legislative Council were held . Backed by his trade union, Small was victorious, beating I. M. Garba Jahumpa and Sheikh Omar Faye.
<clarity>  In 1947, the country's first elections for a seat on the Legislative Council were held . Backed by his trade union, Small was victorious, beating I. M. Garba Jahumpa and Sheikh Omar Faye.
 In 1947, the first elections were held for a seat on the Legislative Council were held . Backed by his trade union, Small was victorious, beating I. M. Garba Jahumpa and Sheikh Omar Faye.