In light of this, it is pertinent to note the provisions of section 38 of the constitution
“S.38. In the past, different regimes in Nigeria had given different names to some of the posts mentioned in this Constitution e.g. councilor, Igwe, etc. Since new regimes will continue to come and go, this Constitution recognizes it as a mark of honesty and integrity for villages, which had acted in these positions in the past to allow others to take their turn as and when due in the interest of peace, justice and fair play.