In Oyo State governor gave people parrot egg, as a proposal to commit suicide

In ancient African state of Oyo (now - Nigeria) rulers ruled as long as their actions meet the people. But sometimes the lord began to act to the detriment of his subjects. Then it was a solemn delegation. The elegant expressions she thanked the governor for the work and the parrot egg trays. On the diplomatic language of the time, this meant that the lord of the bankrupt is required to commit suicide. There are cases when the lord of disagreeable people found the courage to free the country from its presence.

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