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GST 112 Study Session 9: Political Economy and Culture of Underdevelopment In Nigeria Objective Question
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Which action by General Ibrahim Babangida, mentioned in the text, indicated a setback in the fight against corruption?
Options
A Establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
B Freeing detained civilian governors and reversing the confiscation of ill-gotten properties.
Correct Answer
C Prioritizing economic growth sustainability and food security.
D Intervening in Liberian and Sierra Leonean crises through ECOMOG.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'To win the support of the political elite, General Babangida freed all detained civilian governors of the Alhaji Shagari administration. Besides, he reversed the confiscation of the ill-gotten properties of the military governors of the General Gowon administration. But it turned out that General Babangida was simply paving the way for the looting of public wealth by him and members of his administration.'

Hint

Look for specific actions mentioned at the beginning of General Babangida's administration that related to previously confiscated assets or detained officials.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 9: Political Economy and Culture of Underdevelopment In Nigeria
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 555 of 1270
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