How Top 3 Nigeria’s traditional rulers are selected

Nigeria’s Traditional rulers are revered and their influence stretch beyond their kingdom. When the demise of any traditional ruler is announced, it is considered as a monumental loss.

The ruler is accorded all traditional rites and sent to join his ancestors with pomp and pageantry. Only, insiders understand this process because it is carried out in deep secrecy. After the ceremony is done, the jostle to select the next traditional ruler begins. This process involves wide consultations and the place political bickering can’t be neglected.

For example, despite the controversy surrounding the death of the Ooni of Ife, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, it has not stopped the various families entitled to the throne from scurrying to take over the enviable position.

Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 Hotel Booking Portal takes a look at how traditional rulers are selected in Nigeria’s three more ethnic groups namely Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa.

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