UI Post-UTME Government 2019 (Model questions) Question 25

Question 25

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the pre-colonial Hausa Fulani society, all legal matters were handled and decided by the

  1. A.Hakimi
  2. B.Emir
  3. C.Waziri
  4. D.Madawaki
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Emir)

Explanation

The Emir held supreme power, including the final say in legal matters (with Alkali judges acting under him).