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

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
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.

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