Which of the following was not a reason for the adoption of indirect Rule in...

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WAEC 2013

Which of the following was not a reason for the adoption of indirect Rule in British West African territories?

A. The chiefs approved of it
B. Administrative officers were in short supply
C. there was insufficient funding
D. the traditional rulers commanded respect among their subjects

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Option A wasn't part of the reasons for the adoption of the indirect rule system. The chiefs were used because they commanded respect and the problem of language barrier. They were used so as they could communicate the bidding of their colonial masters to their subjects

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