WAEC Government 1993 Question 14

Question 14

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Who among the following is not eligible to vote?

  1. A.Civil servant
  2. B.Retired soldier
  3. C.Certified bankrupt
  4. D.Chief magistrate
  5. E.Reverend father
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Certified bankrupt)

Explanation

Civil servants, retired soldiers, magistrates and clergy are ordinary adult citizens who may vote. A certified (undischarged) bankrupt is the one the question treats as disqualified, since bankruptcy is a standard legal disqualification in Nigerian electoral law.