Many candidates tried to avoid this question. The candidates that answered it could not state or explained the requirement well. As a result of this, many of them scored poor marks. The candidates were expected to provide the following as answers to the question.

1. Economic inequality among member states;
2. Inability to enforce its resolutions/sanctions;
3. Divided loyalty resulting from the membership of other international organizations;
4. Ideological differences of member states;
5. Political instability of some member states;
6. Inability of some member states to carry out their obligation e.g. payment of dues;
7. Strict pursuance of national interest by member states at the expense of the Commonwealth;
8. Introduction of visas by Britain discouraged free movement of people and technology;
9. Inadequate funds for the execution of projects;
10. Free entry and exit of member states from the organization.