WAEC - Government (2000 - No. 44)
In the pre-colonial Hausa/Fulani system, the appointment of an Emir in the Caliphate was approved by the
Sarduna of Sokoto and Alkali
Galadima and the Waziri
Shehu of Borno and the Galadima
Sultan of Sokoto and Emir of Gwandu
Maelezo
In the pre-colonial Hausa/Fulani system, the appointment of an Emir in the Sokoto Caliphate required the approval of both the Sultan of Sokoto and the Emir of Gwandu. These two leaders held significant religious and political authority within the Caliphate.