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JAMB Government 2003 Question 35

Question 35

Military Rule

One of the reasons advanced for the overthrow of the Gowon regime was its failure to

  1. A.honour the promise to hand over power
  2. B.promote some officers of the armed forces
  3. C.try politicians in detention
  4. D.create new states.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (honour the promise to hand over power)

Explanation

In 1974 Gowon said that his promised 1976 return to civilian rule was no longer realistic; this was one of the reasons for the July 1975 coup.