Theory question 106
Pre-colonial Political SystemsWhat were the roles of the traditional rulers in Nigeria in the pre-colonial era?
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Model answer
Any five or six: chief executives of their kingdoms; made laws with their councils; settled disputes and judged cases; religious leaders/custodians of tradition and shrines; commanders in war and defenders of the territory; collected taxes and tributes; custodians of land; appointed chiefs and officials; kept law and order; represented their people in relations with other kingdoms.
Explanation
Examples from the Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba and others earn credit.