Which monarchical stool in Ogun State is regarded as one of the oldest surviving traditional monarchies in Yorubaland, with its palace at Ijebu-Ode?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the Awujale of Ijebuland
- Step 1: The Awujale of Ijebuland is the paramount ruler of the Ijebu nation, tracing a continuous monarchical lineage over centuries. Step 2. The seat of the throne is located in the ancient city of Ijebu-Ode. Answer: the Awujale of Ijebuland. Why not the others: Alake rules in Abeokuta; Akarigbo is the monarch of Sagamu/Remo; Olofin of Isheri is an Awori ancestor.
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