Question 34
Political Apathy and Popular ParticipationWASSCE 2021: Mr. Ganaba and Mr. Katoun
Mr. Ganaba: Mr Katoun, where are you going with hoe and cutlass on a day that has been set aside for the rescheduled gubernatorial election in our state?
Mr. Katoun: I am going to the farm to harvest some tubers of yam for the next market day. I don't need to remind you that we have been made our own government. Therefore, the sale of this product is much more beneficial to me and my family than whoever becomes the next governor.
Mr. Katoun: I am going to the farm to harvest some tubers of yam for the next market day. I don't need to remind you that we have been made our own government. Therefore, the sale of this product is much more beneficial to me and my family than whoever becomes the next governor.
From the dialogue above, Mr. Katoun has demonstrated
- A.survival mode.
- B.intolerance.
- C.apathy.
- D.hard work.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (apathy.)
Explanation
He goes to his farm instead of voting: political apathy.