WAEC Government 1998 Question 48

Question 48

Nigerian Federalism

The Kaduna State Executive/ Legislative crisis of 1981 resulted in

  1. A.declaration of a state of emergency in the North
  2. B.a dissolution of the state legislature
  3. C.the appointment of presidential liaison officer to the state
  4. D.delayed election in the state
  5. E.the impeachment and removal of the governor of the state.
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Answer: E (the impeachment and removal of the governor of the state.)

Explanation

The NPN-controlled Kaduna House of Assembly impeached Governor Balarabe Musa (PRP) in June 1981.