Question 49
Political Apathy and Popular ParticipationWASSCE 2015: Zubair and Ade on election day
Zubair: Today is the day for gubernatorial elections, Ade what are you waiting for? Let us go and cast our votes for candidates of our choice.
Ade: I have no interest in an election which would not yield any dividend of democracy. Our political elite are only concerned about their interest when they get to the position of authority. For crying out loud, I have made up my mind that I will not vote again.
Zubair: Haba! Ade, don't you remember Abraham Lincoln's words that 'all men are not just, all men are not true.' But... for every scoundrel there is a hero, that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader!' Come on, go and cast your vote so that we can choose the right person for the position and change the political, economic and social directions of our great state.
Ade: I have no interest in an election which would not yield any dividend of democracy. Our political elite are only concerned about their interest when they get to the position of authority. For crying out loud, I have made up my mind that I will not vote again.
Zubair: Haba! Ade, don't you remember Abraham Lincoln's words that 'all men are not just, all men are not true.' But... for every scoundrel there is a hero, that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader!' Come on, go and cast your vote so that we can choose the right person for the position and change the political, economic and social directions of our great state.
It could be inferred from the dialogue that failure to vote in an election would
- A.guarantee citizens rights.
- B.encourage the emergence of a responsive government.
- C.promote accountability in governance.
- D.perpetuate irresponsible leadership.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (perpetuate irresponsible leadership.)
Explanation
If good citizens do not vote, selfish leaders stay in power.