JAMB Government 2014 Question 22

Question 22

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele

  1. A.was the Head of the army.
  2. B.ensured the safety of all trade routes.
  3. C.ensured good governance of the districts.
  4. D.mobilised the army.
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Answer: C (ensured good governance of the districts.)

Explanation

The Ajele were the Alaafin's representatives in the subject towns; they supervised local rulers and collected tribute.