THE SOCIO-CULTURAL AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OF THE IKA PEOPLE.
Abstract
This study explores the socio-cultural and political organization of the Ika people, a subgroup of the Igbo-speaking population located in Delta State, Nigeria. Using both historical and ethnographic methods, the research examines the kinship structures, traditional political institutions, belief systems, leadership hierarchy, and their interactions with both colonial and post-colonial governments. The study relies heavily on oral interviews, archival materials, and academic literature to present an authentic account of Ika society. It finds that traditional governance and cultural practices continue to shape identity and communal life in Ika communities despite the influence of modernization. The research concludes by highlighting the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge systems and recommends further scholarly attention to underrepresented ethnic groups like the Ika.
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