Question

why did corruption increase when opposition political parties were banned in ghana?
nkrumahs government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.
opposition parties operated secretly and illegally, and they tried to undermine the government.
citizens revolted against nkrumahs rule, and crime became common among workers.
opposition parties ran on anti - corruption platforms, but they won no support from the public.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: When opposition parties are banned, the ruling government (Nkrumah's) has excessive power with little check. This lack of oversight can lead officials to engage in corrupt practices as there's no opposing force to hold them accountable.
• Option 2: Opposition parties operating secretly wouldn't directly cause corruption in the government; they aim to undermine, not cause internal corruption.
• Option 3: Citizen revolt and worker crime are not directly linked to government corruption increase due to banned opposition.
• Option 4: Opposition parties' anti - corruption platforms with no public support don't explain why corruption increased when they were banned.

So the correct option is the one where the government's excessive power leads to officials acting without restraint.

Answer:

A. Nkrumah's government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.