Male Primogeniture in Bini Customary Law of Succession: An African Comparative Perspective
Wednesday, 2024/10/02, 18:15
| Event organizer: | Collegium generale |
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| Speaker: | Prof. Dr. Chukwuma Okoli, Commercial Conflict of Law, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Date: | 2024/10/02 |
| Time: | 18:15 - 19:45 |
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Auditorium maximum, room 110 Main Building Hochschulstrasse 4 3012 Bern |
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open to the public free of charge |
Abstract
This lecture provides a comparative analysis of the rule of male primogeniture in African societies, with a specific focus on the Bini Igiogbe custom in Nigeria. It explores the ongoing tension between conservative and liberal perspectives on customary law. Conservative views advocate for the preservation of traditional customs, such as male primogeniture, which can be discriminatory, particularly against women. In contrast, liberal perspectives promote equality and justice by seeking to abolish such practices, though they are often criticized for threatening the cultural fabric of African societies and being influenced by Western ideals. The lecture aims to examine the complexities of these competing viewpoints and their implications for the future of customary law in Africa.