Features of Pre-Colonial Political Administration in Nigeria, Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo
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- Hausa/Fulani
- Yoruba
- Igbo
Hausa/Fulani:
(i) The administrative system of Hausa/Fulani pre-colonial was characterised by the centralization of political power and authority. All political power was concentrated on the Emir.
(ii) The people paid different forms of taxes to the Emir. They paid Kharaj tax, Zakat and Jangali. All paid to sustain the administration.
(ii) Islamic law, Sharia, was obeyed by all, including the Emir, but the Emir was empowered to make laws where Islamic law was silent.
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