WAEC - Government (2001 - No. 40)
Among the Yoruba, the presentation of parrot egg to the Oba indicates
outright rejection by his subjects
acceptance of royal order
obeisance and homage to the king
prayer for long life for the king
Explication
Among the Yoruba people, presenting a parrot egg to the Oba (king) is a symbolic gesture that signifies the outright rejection of the king by his subjects. On this occasion, he is required to abdicate the throne and commit suicide.