JAMB Government 1979 Question 30

Question 30

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the pre-colonial Igbo political system, which of the following was the most democratic organ of government?

  1. A.The Umuada
  2. B.Eze
  3. C.Izu
  4. D.Oha-na-Eze
  5. E.Otu-Ebiri
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Answer: D (Oha-na-Eze)

Explanation

The Oha-na-Eze was the village general assembly where all adult males could speak and decisions were reached by consensus, making it the most democratic organ.