WAEC Government 2017 Question 37

Question 37

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the pre-colonial era, the breaking of an oath by a chief could

  1. A.lead to a war with his neighbours.
  2. B.lead to ritual cleansing.
  3. C.make his state come under a curse.
  4. D.lead to his destoolment.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (lead to his destoolment.)

Explanation

A chief who broke his oath of office could be removed (destooled) by the kingmakers.