He had little knowledge of the Igbos, unlike the Yoruba (perhaps more information about them has been spread in America because of their religious influence, as he told you). Thanks to your pos I inform myself about fundamental aspects of sa ethnicity and culture. I find very interesting the democratic conscience (to call it in some way) that they had. Apart from the distances, also in ancient cultures of America, such as the Maya, this practice (the consultation) existed; this is clearly stated in its main textual production: Popol Vuh, which translates precisely "Book of the Council (or of the community). Greetings, @samminator.