D. He ordered the imprisonment or execution of anybody suspected
of opposing his rule.
Explanation:
Vladimir Lenin's was the President and was scared of Joseph Stalin being his successor because he was very scared he would misuse the power if given to him. This actually came to pass as Joseph Stalin employed some tactics in being the leader of the party and got to power . He became a dictator and he ordered the imprisonment or execution of anybody suspected of opposing his rule including his party members.
