Question 50
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.
A major lesson Nigerians could learn from the story is that
- A.leaders can empower voters by giving them money.
- B.security officials should use brutal force on citizens.
- C.the underprivileged should not vie for elective positions.
- D.greed and related vices can cause serious breach of the law.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (greed and related vices can cause serious breach of the law.)
Explanation
Chief Bilisi's greed led to corruption and then to mob violence: greed can lead to serious breaches of the law.