2021 WAEC Government Theory (a) State three (3) institutions in Yoruba Pre-colonial political system of administration. (b) Explain four...

(a) State three (3) institutions in Yoruba Pre-colonial political system of administration.

(b) Explain four (4) checks and balances that existed in Yoruba Pre-colonial political system.

(a) i. The Royalty (Afin)

ii. The Kingmakers (Oyomesi)

iii. Cult (Ogoni)

iv. The Osi Efa

v. The Oni Efa

vi. The Otun Efa

vii. Army (Are Onakakanfo)

(b) i. Oath of office; guaranteed loyalty among the chiefs.

ii. The traditional three arms of government (Oba/Oyomesi/Ogboni) checked one another.

iii. Impeachment/dethronement; threats or actual removal from office.

iv. The Oracle (Ifa) made predictions and advise on precautionary measures.

v. An occult calabash (igba-iwa); to checkmate abuse of power.

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