JAMB Government 2013 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The performance of ritual rites in the Yoruba empire is the responsibility of the

A. Oyo mesiCorrect
B. Aare-ona kakanfo
C. Oba
D. Ogboni

Explanation

In the old Oyo Empire, the Oyo Mesi (the council of kingmakers/chiefs) had responsibility for certain ritual and ceremonial functions, alongside checking the powers of the Alaafin.

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