JAMB Government 2008 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In the Sokoto Caliphate, Waziri was the prime minister and second in command to the Emir. His office and functions are similar to those of Bashorun in the pre-colonial Yoruba society. Bashorun is the prime minister and second in command to the

A. AlaafinCorrect
B. Oba
C. Oyomesi
D. Baale

Explanation

In the population census conducted in Nigeria in 1964 there were widespread allegation of the census figure being falsified or inflated (this item continues the passage-style solution reasoning). Bashorun is the prime minister and second in command to the Alaafin in the pre-colonial Yoruba society.

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