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WAEC Government 1993 Question 27

Question 27

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The Oyo Mesi checked the Alaafin in the Yoruba traditional political system by

  1. A.starving the Alaafin of funds.
  2. B.stoning the Alaafin to death.
  3. C.commanding the Bashorun to take over power.
  4. D.impeaching the Alaafin and asking him to commit suicide.
  5. E.advising the Ogboni on the Alaafin's shortcoming.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (impeaching the Alaafin and asking him to commit suicide.)

Explanation

When the Oyo Mesi lost confidence in an Alaafin, they rejected him by sending him an empty calabash (or parrot's eggs), meaning he had to commit suicide.