JAMB Government 2006 Question 14

Question 14

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system, the council of chiefs constituted the

  1. A.ombudsman
  2. B.executive
  3. C.judicial arm
  4. D.legislative arm.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (legislative arm.)

Explanation

In Oyo, the Oyomesi (council of chiefs) made laws with the Alaafin and could check him, acting as the legislative arm.