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Roles of Political Institutions in the Traditional Societies
Topic Content:
- Traditional Rulers
- Council of (Elders) Chiefs
- Oyomesi / Kingmakers
- Age Grades
- Secret SocietyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More (Ogboni/Egbe Awoopa)
Traditional Rulers:
(i) Traditional rulers made laws according to the traditions and customs of the people for the good governance of the people.
(ii) They maintained law and order. They mobilized the people most especially the youth to maintain law and order.
(iii) Traditional rulers settled disputes. They passed judgements and interpreted customary laws and conventions.
(iv) They preserved native laws and customs. They were the custodians of the customs and traditions of the people and ensured the preservation and promotion of customs and traditions of the people.
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(v) They appointed subordinate chiefs such as Baale.
(vi) Traditional rulers recruited able-bodied men to defend their communities from external invasions.
(vii) They collected tributes and taxes from the people.
(viii) They conferred honours and awards to deserving members of the community.
(ix) They allocated the community’s resources to the people e.g. land. They also allocated War bounties to deserving members of the community.
(x) Traditional rulers performed religious and ceremonial functions In Hausa/Fulani societies. The Emirs were the religious and spiritual leaders of the people.
(xi) They also mobilized their people on
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