1)we have our local lawmakers and they’re called “Akpan/uke Ji ogo” They are responsible for making new laws, changing existing laws, and making sure that people obey the laws. Establishing budgets. And redressing community grievances. ( and anyone who violated the laws will be punished or banished from the land)
2) we have the traditional calendar that has helped us to be more productive, prioritize what should be done first, to visualize our schedule, and reminds us of important events such as
(a) when to enforce new laws and announce the farmland that’s going to be cultivated”ibu Ajadu”
.(b) when to start acquiring the farmland and the procedures for obtaining it”ipiere Ubi”
(c) when to start farm work and when to harvest farm products.
(d) time for the new yam festival.
(e) time for different traditions
(f)when to welcome a new age grade, when to assign a project to the age grade, when they should present their project to the community, and time for their traditional retirement, etc.
(3)our farmland is not owned by an individual.it’s owned by kindreds thus making it easier for an average Ohafian to obtain at least 6 to 10 portions of farmlands in a year at the rate of #500 to #1000 per portion.
(4)A King is produced by a particular lineage(umudi). It is run by inheritance and not by financial status. And it’s a full-time job.
(5)we have a local Court/ council (obu ikpe) where the king (ezhe ogo)and his cabinets(nde ichin) handle cases regarding land disputes, murder, theft, drug abuse, etc. And a local female Court(obu nde iyom)where the crowned Queen(Ezhe nwami) and her crew(women) handle
Cases of *violence against women * such as Rape, sexual abuse, sexual
harassment, immorality.
(6)There is a big space in every compound for ceremonies and gatherings.”onu ogo”
(7)There is a hall in every compound for vital meetings, gatherings, and resting”obu”
(8)there’s a town square where the whole villagers can gather for vital and sensitive matters”ogbu ukwu”
(9)Our age-grade system has played a significant role in the development of our land right from its origin.
(10) Our kindred system has played a significant role in keeping us organized and giving us a sense of belonging…..Seê _ Morê
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