JAMB Government 1997 Question 40

Question 40

Military Rule

After the botched coup of January 1966, power was handed over to General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi by the

  1. A.senate
  2. B.president
  3. C.house of representatives
  4. D.council of ministers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (council of ministers)

Explanation

With the Prime Minister killed, the remaining members of the Council of Ministers, led by acting president Nwafor Orizu, handed power to Ironsi as head of the army.