The reason behind Nigerian’s suspension from the Commonwealth in 1995 was?

A. economic
B. socio-cultural
C. legal
D. political

Correct Answer:

Option C – legal

Explanation

Nigeria was suspended from the commonwealth because political activist and writer Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed with ten others in 1995. This suspension acted as a public declaration from the Commonwealth to the Nigerian government and the international community, condemning the undemocratic and human rights abuses which reverberated across the world.