WAEC Government 2019 Question 16

Question 16

Military Rule

The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rule in West Africa except

  1. A.tribalism and nepotism.
  2. B.inordinate ambition of soldiers.
  3. C.maladministration.
  4. D.religion.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (religion.)

Explanation

Coup leaders usually blamed corruption, tribalism and bad government, and personal ambition is a known cause; religion is not one of the commonly given reasons.