The question was straightforward and popular with candidates. Majority of the candidates that attempted the question scored good marks in it because they were able to identify the functions of pre-colonial chiefs in Yoruba land.

However, some of the candidates could not explain the points very well or in good English. This led to loss of marks by the affected candidates.

The overall candidates' performance in the question was average. Some of the functions of pre-colonial chiefs in "Yoruba land highlighted by candidates included:

(1) Maintained law and order;
(2 )Made laws;
(3) Granted honour on deserving subjects;
(4) Performed religious function
(5) Established external trade links, etc.