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

A. were not permitted to raise armed forces
B. had no power to impose tax
C. had no power to install or dispose of a chief
D. were no longer spiritual heads of the people

Correct Answer: Option D

D. were no longer spiritual heads of the people

Explanation

The following are the limitations imposed on the traditional rulers by the colonial masters.

  1. Chiefs barred from forming an army
  2. No power to impose taxes
  3. No power of legislation
  4. Governor to sanction the enstoolment of chiefs
  5. Barred from Settling inter-tribal conflicts through war
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