JAMB - Government (2015 - No. 12)
The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because
of the fragmented political structures
the Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
the high incidence of taxation Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people
Forklaring
It had no absolute leader unlike the Hausas and the Yoruba's. Furthermore they had no political mouthpiece or leader. This system is described as 'acephalous'.