JAMB Government 2012 Question 40

Question 40

Military Rule

Military intervention in Nigeria arose from

  1. A.perceived incapability of civilians to govern
  2. B.international pressure for change
  3. C.the desire for a military government
  4. D.civilians' desire to relinquish power.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (perceived incapability of civilians to govern)

Explanation

Coup plotters claimed that civilian politicians had failed, through corruption, rigging and disorder, to govern well.