WAEC Civic Education 2025 Question 40

Question 40

Structure and Organs of Government

Which of the following is the implication of immunity clause?

  1. A.Some public officers cannot be sued
  2. B.The president can grant pardon to any prisoner/criminal
  3. C.Public officers are not accountable to the electorate
  4. D.There is absence of arbitrary rule
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Some public officers cannot be sued)

Explanation

Section 308 protects the President, Vice-President, Governors and their deputies from civil and criminal proceedings while in office.