Abstract
As philosopher says that change is the permanent phenomenon in life, so, conflict has been identified as the propelling agent. It thus explains why these natural phenomena have been employed to discuss the historical experience in a part of Africa. Ilorin is one of the capitals of states (Kwara State) in Nigeria. It is located on latitude 80-30 north and longitude 40-35 east. As frontier to both the Caliphate, the political structure briquetted on most of the northern states of Nigeria after the success of the 19 Century Jihad, led by Shehu Uthman Danfodio and the Yoruba speaking peoples of the south west, Ilorin history have been identified by scholars of both regions as necessary knowledge to illuminate the gray areas in their respective studies. Even though much are yet to be explored from its wide historical roles, this effort is one of such discussions to illustrate the impact of conflict in its being and changes that have been registered in its past. The study will be approached from the historical perspectives by appraising the sequence of changes witnessed in the area premised on conflict. Key words: Conflict, change.
Highlights
The proclamation of Ilorin as an emirate by the AbdulSalami and Shitta, both whom were children of ShehuAlimi, the Fulani cleric invited to Ilorin by Aare Afonja to provide him spiritual support, to sustain Ilorin as an independent state from Oyo Empire, could be taken for a declaration of war on the entire Yoruba people, becauseIlorin became an entity and known in history as a province of the old Oyo Empire
The Bariba warrior and invited Yoruba chiefs were present the modus operandi for prosecuting the war to overrun Ilorin and reclaim the old Oyo Empire’s territories were concluded
At the time Ilorin was preparing for the impending war with the combined forces of the Yoruba and the Bariba’s from all fronts, old rivalry, sharp differences and fears of Bariba domination were seriously drumming in the war camp assembled by Alaafin Oluewu
Summary
Conflict as a propelling instrument of change and continuity: The Ilorin example. Omoiya S. As philosopher says that change is the permanent phenomenon in life, so, conflict has been identified as the propelling agent. It explains why these natural phenomena have been employed to discuss the historical experience in a part of Africa. Ilorin is one of the capitals of states (Kwara State) in Nigeria. It is located on latitude 80-30 north and longitude 40-35 east. As frontier to both the Caliphate, the political structure briquetted on most of the northern states of Nigeria after the success of the 19.
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