JAMB Government 2019 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following has the statutory responsibility to swear in an elected legislator

A. chief judge
B. clerk of the HouseCorrect
C. speaker of the House
D. Appeal court president

Explanation

The Clerk of the House is the officer statutorily responsible for administering the oath of office and oath of allegiance to newly elected legislators before they can take their seats.

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