Theory question 108
Military RuleExamine five ways by which the frequent military interventions in government negatively affected the deepening of democracy in Nigeria.
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Model answer
Any five: suspension of the constitution and rule by decree; dissolution of legislatures and elected councils; banning of parties and political activities; human rights abuses and detention without trial; ouster clauses limiting the courts; muzzling of the press; annulment of elections (June 12, 1993); over-centralisation that weakened federalism; spread of corruption and impunity; prolonged and manipulated transition programmes; militarisation of political culture.
Explanation
Five effects, each linked to democracy.