The critical
analysis of the above assertion that
the pattern of inter group relationship among
states and peoples of pre-colonial nigiera can
be understood in terms of
geographical, cultural economic and political differences can be discussed one
after the other or in sequence with a view of this introductory note
Pre- colonial political system or inter group relationship
among states and peoples of pre colonial Nigeria otherwise refers to as
systems of government established and made use of by African societies
before the ardent of
colonialism. Generally the different ethnic
nationalities of Africa had different forms of government , cultural
difference, ecological, economics and political
different . basically, these forms are categorized by the following
a. Those whose power was
not concentrated in any individual but in which the groups governed
themselves like small republics.
b. Those based on rule by strongmen in which case here
were elements of power concentration in individuals or ruling groups.
c. Mixture of chiefdoms and republican system where powers were sometimes concentrated and other
times dispersed they were systems that were constantly changing.