How relevant are monarchies in contemporary governance system?
The earliest form of governance system is the monarchy. Even the Holy Books confirms this. That’s why in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and many countries in the Middle East they are still ruled by kings. England, Spain, Morocco are still ruled by kings. In the traditional and pre-colonial Nigeria all the communities, towns and villages were governed by traditional rulers - kings and queens. There was Queen Amina of Zauzau, King Jaja of Opobo, Oba of Benin, Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife, to mention but a few. These kings perform the executive, legislative and judicial functions with the support of their kingmakers and palace chiefs. For instance, the Alaafin of Oyo heads the old Oyo Empire that covers most part of the South West Nigeria down to Dahomey in the present Benin Republic. The empire’s military is under the Aare-Ona-Kakanfo (Generalissimo) who is answerable to the Alaafin. The Oyomesi and Ogboni assisted the Alaafin in the performance of the legislative and judic...