TRADITIONAL rulers have been known as very important personalities in the society; they have been playing significant roles politically and economically in their respective domains.
It is believed that Yoruba traditional rulers are representatives of the gods on earth, and that is why they are referred to as ‘Igbakeji Orisa,’ that is, second only to the gods.
Traditional rulers had been administering the affairs of their domains before the advent of colonial rule in Nigeria, and they were able to record success despite having no written constitution, as they relied on customs, convention, precedents and consent of their people to govern.
The success of any traditional ruler in…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
