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Understanding the Igbo Republic: A Stateless Society
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🥁 Igbo Society Before Colonization (Pre-1700s to 1800s) 🧱 1. Decentralized but Organized Unlike large kingdoms like Oyo or Benin, Igbo society was mostly stateless — meaning: No central king or emperor ruled over all Igbo people. Instead, power was locally organized in villages or confederations of villages. Each village had a council of elders, titled men (Ozo titleholders), age grades, and priestly figures. Decision-making was democratic and consensus-driven, often through town meetings (ama-ala or otu). This system is sometimes described as a “republic without kings” — very sophisticated, despite being non-monarchical. ⚖️ 2. Justice and Governance The Ndichie (council
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