Questions 1 to 3 are based on Ahmed Yerima's "Attahiru"
Caliph: I am becoming the Caliph at a time when the history of our life is at a delicate balance.
In the above statement, the Caliph is alluding to

• A.the difficulties pilgrims encounter on the way to Mecca
• B.the civil strife between the various emirates
• C.the problem of befitting burial for the dead Caliph
• D.the imminent invasion of the caliphate by foreign forces