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JAMB Government 1999 Question 33

Question 33

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The duty of an Alkali under the Hausa-Fulani political system is to

  1. A.adjudicate under Islamic laws
  2. B.make Islamic laws
  3. C.execute Islamic laws
  4. D.make treaties under Islamic laws
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (adjudicate under Islamic laws)

Explanation

The Alkali was a judge who heard and decided cases according to Islamic (Sharia) law.