Why was indirect Rule not successful in some parts of Nigeria?
Explanation
Reasons why Indirect Rule was not successful in some parts of Nigeria.
(i) Absence of centralized form of administration: There was no such system among the Ibo of Eastern Nigeria and therefore, there was nothing for the system to hold on to.
(ii) There was no tax system in some parts. For example, in Yoruba land and among the Ibo people, the attempt at introducing taxation resulted in riots
(iii) Opposition: There was opposition from educated elites, mostly because they were not allowed to take part in the administration.
(iv) Imposition of rulers: Equally, there was opposition to the imposition of non-traditional rulers or warrant chiefs among the Ibo people.
(v) Nationalist activities: There was rapid growth of nationalist activities in the South, which resulted in protests and demonstration against the system.
(vi) Chieftaincy institutions: Chieftaincy was degraded by giving menial jobs to chiefs, e.g. tax collection in I Yoruba and Igbo land.