Question 6
Civil ServiceThe main reason for the poor performance of the Public Complaints Commission in Nigeria is that
- A.its activities are interfered with
- B.it lacks adequate funds to play its roles
- C.people have not been lodging complaints
- D.it lacks the powers to prosecute offenders.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (it lacks the powers to prosecute offenders.)
Explanation
The Public Complaints Commission (ombudsman) can only investigate and recommend; it cannot prosecute or punish, so its findings are often ignored.