Government JAMB

The pre-colonial Igbo political system was largely?

A. republican
B. dictatorial
C. monarchial
D. authoritarian

Correct Answer:

Option A – republican

Explanation

The Pre-Colonial Igbo political system was largely Republican.

Apart from Igbos of Onitsha. Abo, Uguta, etc that had some from of monarchical institution which they inherited mostly from Benin, the pre-colonial administration in Igbo land was democratic with each village being a small republic. Political power was not centralized or concentrated in one hand. Instead it was scattered and this made the society egalitarian.

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