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VILLAGE AUTHORITIES AND THE BROADER SYSTEM IN HAUSA NIGER

Explore the dynamics of choosing and supporting a headman through the Kaka-Naruwa conflict in Tudu village, near Maradi, Niger. This case study delves into power struggles, loyalty, corruption, and traditional values within the community.

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VILLAGE AUTHORITIES AND THE BROADER SYSTEM IN HAUSA NIGER

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  1. VILLAGE AUTHORITIESAND THE BROADER SYSTEM IN HAUSA NIGER KEYS TO THE ANALYSIS OF THE KAKA- NARUWA CASE

  2. AREA OF TUDU (MADAOUA) NEAR MARADI

  3. VILLAGE OF TUDU (MADAOUA) FROM ROAD

  4. VILLAGE OF TUDU (MADAOUA) FROM ROAD

  5. VILLAGE OF TUDU (MADAOUA) FROM ROAD

  6. THE KAKA- NARUWA CASE– Choosing and Supporting a Headman • Naruwa complains to Sarki about Kàka’s behavior as headman. • Dàlle is behind these charges and has a lot of support. • Kàka corruptly uses Dàlle tax payment for his own gain

  7. THE KAKA- NARUWA CASE– Choosing and Supporting a Headman • As a result Naruwa threatens Sarki with a tax boycott by Dàlle’s supporters • Dàlle begins to collect taxes and Naruwa gives Sarki a cow to influence him to remove Kàka on two grounds

  8. THE KAKA- NARUWA CASE– Choosing and Supporting a Headman • Kàka also has support because he is good at managing local conflict • He goes to Sarki and gives him a horse, and asks Sarki to allow the two rivals to compete for support based on giving-gifts to Sarki

  9. THE KAKA- NARUWA CASE– Choosing and Supporting a Headman • Dàlle and Naruwa continuing collecting taxes thinking that this is the evidence of support • Sarki declares Kàka the winner and orders Dàlle to pay the 200 Fr he is “short.” • Naruwa objects

  10. THE KAKA- NARUWA CASE– Choosing and Supporting a Headman • Sarki tells Naruwa that his lies greatly offended Allah, the Prophet, Allah’s spirits, and sarki himself. • Dalle repents, sells a cow, pays Sarki the taxes he “owes” and begs Kàka’s forgiveness for his hot-headedness and lack of loyalty

  11. THE KAKA- NARUWA CASE– Choosing and Supporting a Headman • Kàka continues to harass Dàlle and his family. • Dàlle, his brothers, and their dependents move several kilometers to the East establishing the satellite village of Millelà

  12. Kàka’s bases of support • he is considered the legitimate authority (despite the fact that normally the chieftaincy does not pass from father to son • He had the support of the French colonial administration, and people thought he could have influence with the French • He was good at holding a moot—at adjudicating • He had the support of the older, wealthier villagers

  13. Dàlle’s Bases of Support • he was considered less corrupt than Kàka • People were shocked at Kàka’s violation of the rules when he seized Dàlle’s animals • he was considered generous. He gave a lot of gifts

  14. WHY KAKA WON • Kàka was a more skillful politician. He set up a game he could win • Conservative, authoritarian Hausa valued favored supporting a “legitimate” chief over a popular rival

  15. WHY DALLE LOST • Dàlle was playing the wrong game (popular support, instead of gift giving to sarki) • Dàlle violated widely shared values of conservative village life – support the chief, avoid conflict and express solidarity

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