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WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 8

Question 8

Military Rule

The major factor underlying the first military coup in Nigeria was

  1. A.economic depression.
  2. B.power drunkenness of leaders.
  3. C.breakdown of law and order.
  4. D.public opinion.
  5. E.bribery and corruption.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (bribery and corruption.)

Explanation

The January 1966 coup plotters said they acted against corrupt politicians, though the Western crisis (breakdown of order) also contributed.