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Under the pre-colonial Sokoto Caliphate system, the next in command to the sultan was the

Under the pre-colonial Sokoto Caliphate system, the next in command to the sultan was the
  • A.
    Alkali
  • B.
    Galadima
  • C.
    Madaki
  • D.
    Waziri
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Waziri was the next in command to the Sultan under the pre-colonial Sokoto Caliphate system. He was the Emir. He performed the duties of the modern day Prime Minister in a cabinet system of government. He settled inter-emirate disputes.