Question 14
Pre-colonial Political SystemsIn the pre-colonial Yoruba political system, the council of chiefs constituted the
- A.ombudsman
- B.executive
- C.judicial arm
- 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.