Question 48
National ValuesWASSCE 2014: Chief Bilisi
Chief Bilisi was a prominent politician and honourable minister in Kantoga Republic. He had sponsored several candidates to power and made them to swear oath of allegiance to him. In return, they awarded contracts and offered financial and material assistance to him at the expense of the public. This had resulted in the non-provision of social amenities. These were some of the grievances the community had against him for which a mob gathered in front of his house shouting and hauling abusive words at him. They did not stop at that as they vandalized property and obstructed vehicular movement.
When leaders like Chief Bilisi place self interest above public good, the result is that
- A.rebellion becomes inevitable.
- B.cooperation of citizens is guaranteed.
- C.international support for the regime is ensured.
- D.society becomes more peaceful and orderly.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (rebellion becomes inevitable.)
Explanation
Selfish leadership angers the people, as the mob in the story shows, so rebellion follows.