GCEGovernmentMilitary Rule in Nigeria2021

Which of the following correctly describes the role of a Military Governor under Nigeria's military administrations?

AAn elected official who administered a state with the approval of the Supreme Military Council
BA military officer appointed by the Head of State to administer a state in place of an elected governorCORRECT
CA civilian technocrat chosen by the military to oversee economic policy in a state
DA senior police officer responsible for maintaining law and order in a state
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Under military rule in Nigeria, Military Governors were serving military officers appointed by the Head of State (not elected) to administer each state. They replaced the elected civilian governors and were accountable to the Supreme Military Council or Armed Forces Ruling Council, not to the electorate.
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