COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT PRE-COLONIAL ADMINISTRATIONS IN NIGERIA

CONTENT

1. Comparison of the Hausa-Fulani Pre-colonial Political System and the Igbo Traditional Political System
2. Comparison of the Yoruba Pre-colonial Political System and the Igbo Traditional Political System
3. Comparison of the Hausa-Fulani Pre-colonial Political System and Yoruba Pre-colonial Political System

Comparison of the Hausa-Fulani Pre-colonial Political System and the Igbo Traditional Political System

1. The Hausa-Fulani political emirate was monarchical, headed by a king while the Igbo traditional political system was republican in nature, headed by no queen or king.
2. Political power was exercised by the Emir and his council of advisers while power was exercised by the Council of elders by consensus.
3. The Hausa-Fulani political emirate was centralized while The Igbo political system was decentralized.
4. The Hausa-Fulani political emirate legislative function was performed by the Emir and his council while the Igbo political system, law-making functions was performed by the council of elders and the general assembly.
5. In the Hausa-Fulani political system, judicial matters rested with the Emir and his Council (Alkali Courts).