Classwork Series and Exercises {Government – SS3}: Weaknesses of the Military Regime in Nigeria

Topic:  Weaknesses of Military Regime in Nigeria

1. Incompetence or inexperienced personnel: The military regime constituted military personnel who lacked administrative and political experience to govern.
2. Non-tolerance to criticism: the military government does not tolerate criticism.
3. Dictatorship: All military administrations are dictators.
4. Independence of the judiciary: It was sometimes not guaranteed which rendered the judiciary powerless.
5. The Nigerian civil war: The military rule was responsible for the civil war that claimed millions of lives.
6. Corruption: There was wide spread corruption among those in the corridor of power.
7. Mismanagement of public funds: Funds were mismanaged through massive importation.
8. Violation of human rights: Military rule are noted for violating fundamental human rights.
9. No respect for the rule of law since the military is conducted without a constitution.

Measures that Could be Taken To Prevent Military Intervention in Nigeria

1. Military intervention should be outlawed.
2. There should accountability on the part of politicians in government.
3. Politics should be played according to laid down rules and regulations.
4. Ethnic politics should be avoided by politicians.
5. There should be good leadership on the part of all elected officials.
6. Mismanagement of public funds should be avoided.
7. There should be free and fair elections.