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JAMB Government 1998 Question 42

Question 42

Military Rule

Which of the following factors was not responsible for the military intervention in Nigerian politics in 1966?

  1. A.Willingness of politicians to relinquish power
  2. B.The Western Regional election of 1965
  3. C.The Federal Election of 1964
  4. D.Ethnic politics and lawlessness
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Willingness of politicians to relinquish power)

Explanation

The 1966 coup followed rigged elections, ethnic politics and violence. Politicians were clinging to power, not willing to give it up, so A was not a cause.