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The system of Indirect Rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria Primary because

The system of Indirect Rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria Primary because
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  • A Of the fragmented political structure
  • B The Chiefs refused to co-operate with colonial officers
  • C Of the high incidence of taxation
  • D The colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people
  • E Of the forced labour
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Indirect Rule failed in Eastern Nigeria primarily because of the fragmented political structure. Unlike the North with centralized emirates, the Igbo society was acephalous and democratic, making it difficult for the British to rule through traditional chiefs.

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