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JAMB Government 1998 Question 23

Question 23

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the pre-colonial Yoruba society, the powers of the Oyomesi were checked by the

  1. A.Baale
  2. B.Ogboni
  3. C.Aare Onakakanfo
  4. D.Bashorun
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Answer: B (Ogboni)

Explanation

The Ogboni society checked the Oyomesi. It could also mediate when the Oyomesi rejected the Alaafin, keeping a balance of power in Oyo.