Awujale-in-council

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Awujale-in-council is the traditional ruling council headed by the Awujale, serving as the highest political and administrative authority in the Ijebu Kingdom of southwestern Nigeria.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Ijebu traditional institution
governing body
political institution
traditional ruling council
appliesToEthnicGroup Ijebu people
associatedWithTitle Awujale of Ijebuland
linked to: Awujale of Ijebu
authorityLevel highest administrative authority in Ijebu Kingdom
highest political authority in Ijebu Kingdom
composition Ijebu high chiefs
senior traditional title holders
country Nigeria
culturalContext Ijebu socio-political structure
Yoruba traditional system
function advises the Awujale
assists in governance of Ijebu Kingdom
coordinates traditional ceremonies in Ijebu Kingdom
mediates disputes within Ijebu communities
oversees traditional political affairs of Ijebu Kingdom
participates in decision-making on Ijebu customary matters
preserves Ijebu customs and traditions
regulates chieftaincy and traditional titles in Ijebu Kingdom
governmentType traditional monarchy
governs Ijebu Ode and other Ijebu towns
hasLeaderTitle Awujale
hasReligiousInfluence yes
headOfCouncil Awujale of Ijebuland
linked to: Awujale of Ijebu
historicalRole continuation of pre-colonial Ijebu governance structures
jurisdiction Ijebu Kingdom
Ijebu communities in Ogun State
languageUsed Yoruba
locatedIn Ijebu Kingdom
Ogun State
Southwestern Nigeria
linked to: Western Nigeria
meetsAt Awujale’s palace in Ijebu Ode
oversees installation of Ijebu chiefs
succession processes to Ijebu traditional titles
traditional festivals in Ijebu Kingdom
recognizedAs supreme traditional authority in Ijebu Kingdom
recognizedBy Ijebu people
region Yorubaland
roleInModernState traditional advisory body within Nigerian federal system
typeOfLawApplied Ijebu customary law

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Ijebu Kingdom governedBy Awujale-in-council