The pre-colonial Yoruba political system as a whole can best be described as a

Sino1234

2 years ago

yea..the correct answer is Confederation and Monarchy and the relatable reason to this is that..in the Yoruba Empire There are different kings for different regions..Alake for Egba land..olu badan of ibadan amidst others..These nations under Yoruba Empire despite their own Ruler however recognize a paramount ruler "The alaafin of Oyo" (I guess "Ooni of Ife"now holds the title).. Consequently the merging together of the Yoruba empire under a recognized ruler simply connotes confederation(The coming together of two or more nations)...while at that all the yoruba nations practiced a monarchical system..which therefore combines the two

Mind you.. The hausa system where under one uniformity as they had emir..but they practised nothing close to monarchy

the Igbos practised a system of Oligarchy..as only the elders were regarded fit enough to sit and make decisions amidst other elite groups like age grades,ozo title holders..inter alia

i hope you understand..