Procedures of Becoming a Traditional Ruler – Basic 1 History Lesson Note (Third Term)

How to Become a Traditional Ruler in Lagos

Steps to Become a Traditional Ruler:

1. You must be from the royal family 
   1. Only princes can become kings
   2. Your father or grandfather must have been a ruler
2. The family chooses you 
   1. The royal family meets
   2. They select the best person
3. Elders approve 
   1. Community elders must agree
   2. They check if you are good
4. Traditional rites are performed 
   1. Special ceremonies are done
   2. Prayers are said
   3. You visit sacred places

Items Used for Installation (Coronation)

Special things are used when making someone a king:

• Akoko leaves – Special leaves used for blessings

• Crown (Ade) – The king’s cap

• Staff – A special stick

• Beads – Royal beads to wear

• White cloth – Clean white clothes
• Kola nuts – For prayers

How a Traditional Ruler is Dethroned (Removed)

A traditional ruler can lose his position if:

• He does very bad things
• He disrespects the tradition
• The community and elders remove him
• The government may also remove him

Multiple choice exercise 

1. Only people from _____ can become traditional rulers. 

1. a) any family
2. b) royal family
3. c) school

1. Akoko leaves are used for _____. 

1. a) cooking
2. b) blessings
3. c) playing

1. A king wears a _____ on his head. 

1. a) crown
2. b) cap
3. c) book

1. Who must approve before someone becomes a ruler? 

1. a) Children
2. b) Elders
3. c) Strangers

1. A traditional ruler can be removed if he _____. 

1. a) does very bad things
2. b) is kind
3. c) helps people

HOMEWORK 

1. Draw a crown.
2. Name 3 items used for coronation.
3. Ask: How is a traditional ruler chosen?
4. Write: Akoko leaves are used for blessings.