Is there any such thing as developmental monarchy? Is the traditional institution in Nigeria, nay Africa, not an anachronistic relic of the past, an enduring reminder of our political backwardness?
Is there any such thing as developmental monarchy? Is the traditional institution in Nigeria, nay Africa, not an anachronistic relic of the past, an enduring reminder of our political backwardness as a people and the progress-inhibiting, anti-democratic inheritance of our past? Perhaps three decades ago, in the naive brashness of youthful radicalism and exuberance, I would have answered these questions in the affirmative.
Was Awolowo exaggerating possibly because of the Oba’s political inclination towards his party? Certainly no. In a richly researched piece, lawyer and former member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Femi Kehinde, gives concrete evidence of Oba Aderemi’s indelible contributions to the modernization of his domain. For instance, Oba Aderemi founded Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, the first privately owned college in Nigeria, on January 22, 1932.
If the disadvantage of these indigenous institutions in the past was the low level of education of the traditional rulers, things have changed radically. The typical traditional ruler today assumes office at a youthful age, is exceedingly well educated and sophisticated, has a track record of accomplishments in the professions, academia or business and is financially munifficient. Thus, the modern traditional ruler today is well equipped to play the role of developmental monarch.
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