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JAMB 2006 - Question 14

Government 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 14: In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system, the council of chiefs constituted the

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system, the council of chiefs constituted the
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

- in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constitute the legislative Arm. should be noted that theOba made the laws in consultation with hischiefs who -presented different villages. The laws could be for imposition ofthe following:1 Taxes2 land Allocation3 Marriage 4 divorce etc.The senior chiefs could also makelaws; but such laws were subject.to Oba's ratification. The Bales also made rules and regulations onbehalf of the Oba.