A. nationwide corruption by the politicians
B. urge for sectional military representation in government
C. issue of tribalism and nepotism
D. use of the soldiers to quell civil unrests and riots
Correct Answer: Option A
A. nationwide corruption by the politicians
Explanation
The correct answer is the nationwide corruption by politicians. This gave the military coup plotters the leverage to overthrow the ruling government. N.B: The question tests your knowledge on what most importantly inspired the military disruption of the Nigerian growing democracy in the 1st Republic.
