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WAEC Government 1997 Question 36

Question 36

Pre-colonial Political Systems

Who among the following could pass death sentence on an accused person in the pre-colonial Yoruba Kingdom? The

  1. A.Paramount Ruler
  2. B.Provincial Heads
  3. C.Queen Mother
  4. D.Cults
  5. E.Family Heads.
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Answer: A (Paramount Ruler)

Explanation

In the Yoruba kingdom only the Oba (paramount ruler), as the highest judicial authority, could confirm a death sentence; capital cases from the provinces were sent to him.