GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2010 - Question 22
Government 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 22: Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
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Explanation
Thepolitical head of the old Oyo Empire was Alaafin. The old Oyo Empire wasmonarchical in nature. The system was based on the principle of inheritance.The government of the empire thrived along four major organs. the first organ was the king known as the Alaafin. Although the Alaafin was a supreme king, but he was not a dictator. he ruled according to the advice of the council of Oyomesi but was not compulsory for him to accept all advice.

