NABTEB Government 2027 Theory — Question 10

Model answer

1. Abuse of power/dictatorship: abuse of power by the civilian government, an act of dictatorship by them, often attracts the military to power. 2. Manipulation of the judiciary and judicial system: manipulation of the judiciary by elected civilians, influencing the decision of the judiciary in their favour, which has been a major boost for military intervention to come to power. 3. Corruption in government/corrupt government officials: large scale corruption by civilians to loot the public treasury, parading of ill-gotten wealth before the hungry and toiling masses, including distribution of amenities based on ethnic factors, open invitation for military intervention in Nigeria politics. 4. Electoral manipulation: manipulation of election results to favour the ruling party has always been a catalyst that prompts the military to disrupt the democratic process. 5. Cronyism, nepotism and open bias of government. (Other acceptable: economic mismanagement - the military often come to power with the hope of righting economic wrongs done by civilians embarking on prestigious and economically unviable projects with the aim of getting their percentage; disregard for Rule of Law - civilians often disobey court orders and find it difficult to adhere strictly to the constitution, governing arbitrarily; suppression of political opponents; abuse of the fundamental human rights of citizens; undue interference in the affairs of the military - undue politicization of the army by the civilian is another reason for military intervention; weak and ineffective leadership - the weakness of the democratically elected government to discharge its duty and govern the country with strong leadership; military also intervene in politics due to general insecurity and breakdown of law and order; failure to uphold the tenets of the constitution; government's failure to provide leadership in the provision of social and infrastructural service; unfulfilled campaign promises.)