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Understanding the Phrase “Igbo enwe Eze” and Igbo Leadership Systems

The saying “Igbo enwe Eze,” meaning “The Igbo have no king,” is often misinterpreted. It is a statement that shows the way of governance in Igbo society without a central leader, not that there is no leadership or that rules are not in place. The Igbo people have had different kinds of leadership based on…