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Authenticating History With Oral Narratives: The Example of Ekajuk Clan in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria

It is generally accepted that oral narratives serve as a veritable means for historical reconstruction. This holds true, particularly in societies where written documents do not subsist. The Ekajuk community, though very warlike, is a relatively small community that lacks a written history. The attempt to reconstruct the history of their migrations and settlements up to present day has necessitated this write-up which is intended to serve as a reference point for future historical or anthropological work in the area. The write-up is further expected to serve as a historical record for the teac…