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JAMB Government 1999 Question 35

Question 35

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The legislative functions of the government of Benin Kingdom were performed by the Oba and a council of chiefs known as the

  1. A.Esama
  2. B.Ndichie
  3. C.Uzama
  4. D.Enigie
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Answer: C (Uzama)

Explanation

In Benin the Oba made laws with the Uzama, the senior hereditary chiefs (kingmakers). Ndichie are Igbo (Onitsha) chiefs.