The structure of the pre-colonial Yoruba system of government - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the supreme authority in a Yoruba city-state?
The Oba
The Olori
The Chiefs
Who was responsible for the administration of a Yoruba city-state?
The Clan Leaders
The Oba
The Oyo Mesi
What was the primary responsibility of the Olori in pre-colonial Yoruba society?
To maintain law and order within the clan
To advise the Oba on matters of governance
To serve as judges in the court system
What was the responsibility of the council of chiefs and elders in a Yoruba city-state?
To maintain law and order within the city-state
To advise the Oba on matters of governance
To collect taxes from the people
What was the system of government in pre-colonial Yoruba society?
Centralized system
Democratic system
Decentralized system
What was the role of the Oyo Mesi in a Yoruba city-state?
What was the system of checks and balances in pre-colonial Yoruba society?