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ABSTRACT
A thorough investigation of the sociopolitical and economic structure of the Kokori Kingdom in Delta State during the colonial period offers us a rich tapestry of historical richness and complexity. The Kokori Kingdom's social, political, and economic structure underwent significant changes during this time as a result of the interaction between traditional indigenous structures and the transformational effects of British colonial power.1 Kokori continued to operate under a traditional form of government that was based on councils and chieftains from a sociopolitical standpoint. These institutions, which had their roots in millennia of cultural tradition, were crucial to local governance and dispute settlement. But they were not exempt from colonialism's extensive influence. The "indirect rule" strategy was used by British authorities to administer colonies by appropriating preexisting power structures. In many cases, at the expense of traditional authority, this strategy elevated some indigenous elites to positions of power.
