Who questioned the election of Andres Bonifacio as Director on the Interior, arguing that the position required a lawyer's degree and suggested someone from his province who was qualified?

• A. Emilio Aguinaldo
• B. Mabini
• C. Daniel Tirona
• D. Jose Rizal

Answer: (C)

Leadership legitimacy and debates over credentials in a revolutionary movement are at play here. Daniel Tirona, a Katipunero and lawyer, challenged Andres Bonifacio’s election as Director of the Interior by arguing that the post should go to someone with a law degree and proposing a qualified person from his own province. This moment underscores a clash between valuing formal credentials and prioritizing who is truly fit to lead. Bonifacio’s reaction, that the position should be awarded to the person best suited for the job—regardless of whether they are a lawyer—emphasizes merit and capability over titles. The other figures mentioned did not raise this particular challenge.