JAMB - Government (2005 - No. 16)
Under the emirate system,legislative functions were performed by the
Khadi
Ulama
Hakimi
Emir
Selitys
The Emir performed the legislative functions under the emirate system. It should be understood that the laws of emirate were the Islamic or Sharia laws. Where the laws were clear they were to be enforced. But where the Islamic laws were silent. Emirs had power to make laws to provide for peace, orderliness and good government.