JAMB Government 2006 Question 1

Question 1

Pre-colonial Political Systems

Galadima in the emirate system refers to

  1. A.a village head
  2. B.the officer in charge of the army
  3. C.the administrator of the capital city
  4. D.a judge.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the administrator of the capital city)

Explanation

The Galadima was the emirate official who administered the capital city; the Madawaki led the army and the Alkali judged cases.