Which of the following in the Sokoto Caliphate performed functions similar to that of the Bashorun in Oyo Kingdom
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The Waziri in the Sokoto Caliphate performed functions similar to that of the Bashorun in Oyo Kingdom. The Waziri was the second in command to the Sultan and served as the head of the administration and the judiciary in the Caliphate. The Bashorun in the Oyo Kingdom was also the head of the administration and the judiciary, serving as the Prime Minister to the Alaafin (king). The Galadima was the chief advisor to the Sultan in the Sokoto Caliphate, the Ma'aji was a military commander, and the Alkali was the head of the judiciary.