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

(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.
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    (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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