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WAEC Government 1994 Question 51

Question 51

Military Rule

All the following are reasons for the frequent military takeover of power in Nigeria, except

  1. A.election malpractice
  2. B.corruption among top government functionaries
  3. C.check on communist penetration of government
  4. D.embezzlement of public funds
  5. E.tribalism and nepotism.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (check on communist penetration of government)

Explanation

Coup leaders in Nigeria gave reasons like rigging, corruption, embezzlement and tribalism. Communist penetration was never a real issue.