JAMB Government 1989 Question 26

Question 26

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the traditional Hausa-Fulani political system, political authority was vested in the

  1. A.Emir
  2. B.Talakawa
  3. C.Alkali
  4. D.Emirate Council
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Emir)

Explanation

The Emir held supreme political and religious authority in his emirate. The talakawa were the commoners and the Alkali was a judge.