System of government in pre-colonial Yoruba - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the leader of a clan in pre-colonial Yoruba society called?
Oba
Olori
Oyo Mesi
What was the primary unit of government in pre-colonial Yoruba society?
Province
City-state
Kingdom
Who was responsible for maintaining peace and security in a Yoruba city-state?
The Oba
The Olori
The Oyo Mesi
What was the council of chiefs and elders in a Yoruba city-state called?
Clan leaders
Oba
Oyo Mesi
What was the council of chiefs and elders in a Yoruba city-state called?
Clan leaders
Oba
Oyo Mesi
What was the role of the Oyo Mesi in a Yoruba city-state?
To advise the Oba on matters of governance
To serve as the judges in the court system
To serve as the judges in the court system
What was the primary responsibility of the Oba in pre-colonial Yoruba society?
The Oba was responsible for maintaining peace and security, resolving conflicts, and ensuring that justice was served.
How was the power of the Oba in pre-colonial Yoruba society balanced?
The power of the Oba was balanced by a system of checks and balances, which ensured that he ruled with the consent of the people and consulted with the council of chiefs and elders before making any major decisions.