Question 26
Pre-colonial Political SystemsIn the traditional Hausa-Fulani political system, political authority was vested in the
- A.Emir
- B.Talakawa
- C.Alkali
- 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.