In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constituted the

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Government - 2006 Subject: Government

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In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constituted the
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In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constituted the Legislative Arm.

It should be noted that the Oba made the laws in consultation with his chiefs who represented different villages. The laws could be for imposition of the following:

1. Taxes

2. Land Allocation

3. Marriage

4. Divorce etc.

The senior chiefs could also make laws but such laws were subject to Oba's ratification.

The Bales also made rules and regulations on behalf of the Oba.

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