JAMB Government 2010 Question 32

Question 32

Civil Service

A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is

  1. A.lack of executive power to enforce decisions
  2. B.lack of adequate resources
  3. C.its inability to restrain bureaucratic excesses
  4. D.lack of clear-cut mandate.
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Answer: A (lack of executive power to enforce decisions)

Explanation

The ombudsman (Public Complaints Commission) can investigate and recommend but cannot enforce its decisions.