How Colonial Rule Demeaned the Powers of Traditional Rulers
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- How Colonial Rule Demeaned the Powers of Traditional Rulers
To demean is Intended to reduce or lower a person’s dignity, status, or character.
The colonial period witnessed a gradual reduction in the powers and influence of traditional rulers.
(i) The inclusion of traditional rulers in colonial administration turned them into stogies/appendages of the colonial government. Their inclusion in the colonial administration broke down the existing link between the traditional rulers and their people. They were turned into mere intermediaries. This eroded their real powers.
(ii) Introduction of modern work with monthly remunerationmoney paid or financial compensation for work or a service. More (salary/wages) granted economic power to the people.
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