What British colonial policy governed the territory by utilizing indigenous traditional chiefs as local administrative intermediaries?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Indirect Rule
- Step 1: Indirect Rule was developed by Lord Lugard and implemented across British West Africa. Step 2. Native Authorities led by recognized chiefs enforced bye-laws and collected local rates. Answer: Indirect Rule. Why not the others: Assimilation was French colonial policy; Direct Annexation displaced chiefs entirely; Paternalistic is a descriptive concept.
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