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The following were limitations imposed on traditional rulers under colonial rule except?

The following were limitations imposed on traditional rulers under colonial rule except?
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  • A Were not permitted to raise armed forces
  • B Had no power to impose tax
  • C Had no power to install or dispose a chief
  • D Were no longer spiritual heads of the people
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The following are the limitations imposed on the traditional rulers by the colonial masters.
Chiefs barred from forming an army
No power to impose taxes
No power of legislation
Governor to sanction the enstoolment of chiefs
Barred from Settling inter-tribal conflicts through war

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