All language subtitles for The Governor s01e01 The Offer.eng

[theme music playing]

[horns honking]

[sirens wailing]

[knocking]

[woman] Come in.

I'm sorry, ma. Are you ready to leave now?

Not just yet. I have a press conference
with the governor.

But you can put this in the car.

Excellency, thank you.

[woman] What is wrong with you?

Ma, it's my tooth.
It's been paining me since yesterday.

Hmm. Okay.

-Open your mouth.
-Hmm?

[scoffs] Open your mouth, my friend.

[man] With all due respect, sir,

you just signed away the future
of our children to the Chinese.

That's an exaggeration, Henry,
and you know it.

-It looks like you have an infected tooth.
-[phone rings]

Wait.

We have explored all the alternatives.

I had no choice.

But, ah, that's the way of politics.

[phone beeps]

[woman] Hello, Dad.

Wait, Sam.

No, no. I have a few minutes.

Yes, I'll be
at the press conference as well.

[indistinct chatter]

[woman]
Yes, you can watch it in my office.

Okay, great.

I'll see you in a bit. Okay, bye.

They won't stop until they control
everything, Your Excellency.

You surprise me, Henry.

Do you know the amount of money
at stake here?

-I have an idea.
-No, you don't.

You're going to my practice
first thing in the morning.

-Tell Dr. Pedro I sent you.
-But, ma--

-No buts, Sam.
-[phone rings]

Hello? David...

I have great plans for this state.

But in politics,
you must learn to pick your battles.

Yes, sir.

Sorry to bother you, ma'am,
but they're going in.

I'm on my way. Sorry about that, David.

You have reconsidered the impact
of this deal on our local economy,

on our jobs, on the environment,

and on the economic welfare of the state.

But, ah, you are forgetting
just one minor detail.

What's that?

When Friday Bello takes over this office
after my term,

he will simply override my decisions
and impose his will on the state anyway.

And that is why a man like Friday Bello
should not be governor of the state.

That's the party's decision, Henry.

And we all have to answer to the party.

Let's not keep the press waiting.

I'm going to be home later than I thought.

Your Excellency.

I'll see you soon. I love you, too.
Okay, bye.

-Good evening, Angela.
-Your Excellency.

I'm sorry to have kept you long
after your normal working hours.

I didn't realize politicians had
normal working hours, Your Excellency.

Ah! There, you admit it!

You are one of us after all!

I'm just joking, Angela. Relax.

So, let's go make history.

Sir, this is probably not the best time
to bring this up,

but it's about the state visit.

Angela, let your office talk to my office
about these matters.

You are the deputy governor.

Sir, my office has been trying to schedule

a meeting with you
for almost three months.

-Henry, can you please take care of that?
-Yes, sir.

And next time, please make sure

we don't keep the deputy governor
waiting for so long.

Absolutely, sir.

-Any other thing?
-No, thank you, sir.

My office will confirm the details
with the ambassador.

Good.

[hip-hop music playing on stereo]

-[boy 1] All right, dude. Thanks, man.
-[boy 2] All right.

[boy 1] Okay, now. I'll see you.

Yeah, see you.

A-ha.

-The prodigal returns.
-Evening, Dad.

Evening, Toju. You're late.

The movie took longer
than we thought, and, um...

parking... parking was a nightmare.

[David laughs]

-[governor] Good evening, everyone!
-Good evening, Your Excellency.

Since the inception
of this administration,

we have been committed,

not only to the growth and stability
of our great state, Savannah,

but crucially, to its security as well.

The drastic reduction of crime
in the state is clear evidence of this.

-Where are you going?
-To get something to eat.

You're coming from the cinema, Toju.

Popcorn isn't food, Dad.

-Is Mom back?
-She's on her way.

[chuckles]

Flooding is now a thing of the past.

Thank you.

And to cap it off, with the introduction

of the new fleet
of modern air-conditioned buses,

the nightmare that was
once public transportation

has become a dream forgotten.

Particularly, in the face of sacrifices

that we have had to make

to achieve the greatness
that our state deserves.

[reporters clamoring]

[reporter] Your Excellency,
just one question.

Your Excellency,
there's been a lot of talk

-about investment in infrastructure--
-Make way. Make way.

Be careful. Okay?

Do you think that the administration
has invested enough in people?

I think the governor has been quite clear
about the challenges.

So you admit that there
are significant challenges with this area?

-No, that is not what I'm saying.
-That will do for now.

Your Excellency,
you have a scheduled meeting.

Ah, Henry, I wanted to clarify something.

Okay, but first, you have
to be careful around the press.

It's unwise to speak
without a prepared script.

I understand,
but she asked a simple question.

Which, with all due respect,
will read in tomorrow's newspaper

as there's policy tension
between the investment in people

and investment in things.

-Fine. I'll be careful.
-Thank you.

Henry, this urgent matter of state,

it wouldn't happen to be the wake keeping

of a certain esteemed member
of the party in Ajase State?

-How did you hear about that?
-Henry, I'm the deputy governor.

Of course, what I meant was--

And I should join the governor
in paying my respects.

There's no need. As a matter of fact,

the governor has urgent matters
for you to attend to right here.

Oh, this is news to me.

The governor's office
will communicate that with you shortly.

-Good night, Your Excellency.
-Good night.

-[man] I'm serious.
-Come on, Dad,

how can you hold a serious conversation

with someone who falls asleep
in the middle of his own sentence?

It takes great skill, I admit,

-but one you have to acquire.
-I will try.

-Amongst other things.
-[laughs] I will try.

Ah, I won't keep you long.

My door is always open, Dad,
you know that.

I know, I know.

And it's good to see you...

fine-tuning the delicate art of diplomacy.

I'm learning from the best.

[laughs] Good, good.

Um, so how are things going? Any problems?

Hmm. It's a steep learning curve, Dad.

To be honest with you, half the time,
I'm not sure I know what I'm doing.

Politics is a lifetime study, Angela.

But don't worry. You'll be fine.

Ah, but Peter, he treating you right?

Hmm. For an African politician,
and a man, yes, he's okay.

I just have to remember
that I'm not his PA.

Don't worry about Peter.

He's a very experienced politician
and you can learn a lot from him.

By the way, have you been involved
in any dealings with the Chinese?

The Chinese? Are you joking? No.

So you haven't signed anything?

I'm a glorified pen-pusher, Dad.

Is something wrong?

Oh, no, no. I'm just a dad
looking out for his daughter.

Mm-hmm. Oh, thank you.

Oh, how are your best friends,
Joyce and Linda?

They're-- They're fine, I guess.

We just don't have as much time
to hang out as we'd like.

Hmm. You should bring them to the house
one of these days for lunch.

I'm sure your mother
would love the company.

[chuckles]

I'm proud of you, Angela.

-Thank you, Dad.
-Yes.

Good evening, Professor Ochello.

-Ah, Sam?
-Yes, sir.

You just love calling me
"professor," don't you?

-Yes, sir, I... I do, sir.
-[David laughs]

Evening, darling. Sorry, I'm late.

No, don't worry about it.

-All right, good night, ma.
-Good night.

Good night.

First thing tomorrow, Sam... dentist.

Thank you, ma. Thank you, ma.

-I saw you on TV tonight.
-Oh, no.

Hmm? [laughs]

So, now, tell me...

is there really tension
between spending on infrastructure

and spending on people?

-She took that totally out of context.
-[laughing]

Peter's going to kill me.

And that's all they'll remember
about his speech.

Ah. I thought it was cute, though. Hmm.

Watching you dangle on the end
of a reporter's hook like that. [laughs]

Oh, it's okay.
Oh, it's all right. Laugh it up.

-Get it out of your system.
-[continues laughing]

You do realize that with one phone call,
I could make you...

-[snaps finger]
-...disappear.

-Oh, you can?
-Mm-hmm.

And with one click of a button,

your little performance
will be trending on YouTube.

You're a mean man.

Which is why you married me. Hmm?

Come here.

Come back here and greet me, silly boy.

Hi, Mom.

-How are you?
-I'm okay.

Uh-uh.

-Dad, she just took my chicken.
-[Angela] Mm-hmm.

-Dad!
-Look, son, politically,

I'm caught between you
and this beautiful woman here. Hmm?

Now, you tell me, what side do you think
my bread is buttered on?

Oh, okay.

No mercy now. From now on, no mercy.

No mercy, you hear? No mercy!

[laughs]

You steal his chicken, I pay the price.

-Have you eaten?
-Yes.

Um, Patrick made Chinese.

You should eat.

First, I'm going to take a shower.
After, we'll see.

-Okay.
-And then...

you can tell me about your day.

Thank you, Patrick.

Studies show
that drinking coffee before bed

interferes with your sleep cycle.

Studies also show that drinking red wine
interferes with the male libido.

[both chuckle]

Touché.

-Thank you, Patrick.
-You're welcome, ma.

-Do you need anything else?
-No, I'm okay.

-David?
-No, thank you, Patrick.

-Ah, as usual, dinner was delicious.
-Thank you, sir.

Good night.

-Good night.
-Good night, Patrick.

So how's the paper coming?

Slowly.

It's a good thing the conference
is not for another few months.

Yes.

Have you found someone
to take your classes?

I have, but the dean of faculty
is being difficult.

[Angela] Hmm.

Should I send Sam to have a few words?

Ah?

Could you please tell him to break
only the useful bones?

Which one is useful bones?

David, you never cease to amaze me.

Anyway, I'm going to bed.

-Yeah. I'll join you in a bit.
-Don't be long.

I really think we should test the results
of that study on red wine.

What are we waiting for? Wait.

We academics...

are very fanatical about testing results.

[phone rings]

-Oh.
-Oh, don't answer it.

-It's the work phone.
-Oh!

Sorry, David, I've got to take this.

Hello?

What?

When?

Which hospital?

Okay, I'll be right there.

What's wrong, Angela?

It's the governor.

There's been a terrible accident.

[Henry] This was not our deal, Femi.

So because you couldn't reach me,

you went ahead and published
without an official statement?

What rubbish is that?

Well, I hope your exclusive was worth it,

because you just bit the finger
that fed you. Goodbye!

Idiot.

Is it-- Is it serious?

[Henry] Good evening, Your Excellency,

-Dad.
-[Henry] Professor Ochello.

-Chief.
-David.

-What happened?
-An oncoming truck lost control

-and just slammed into our convoy.
-What?

Excuse me.

Doctor, how is he?

[doctor]
His condition is serious, but stable.

-The next few hours are crucial.
-Thank you, Doctor. Thank you.

At least he's stable, abi?

Excuse me, Your Excellency.

We'll keep you abreast
of any developments.

Thank you.

[machine beeping]

[phone rings]

I think we should fly him out.

I am not convinced he's getting
the best possible care here.

The medical personnel here
are the best in the state.

-I am not saying--
-No, I dare say, anywhere in the world.

Besides, think of all
the potential backlash.

Gentlemen, I think we should wait
till the morning

before we make any final decisions.

If he doesn't improve,
we are flying him out.

-We'll be here again in the morning.
-Very well, sir.

And again, Henry,

no one is allowed to see him
without our consent.

And make sure no word gets out
about his location or condition.

What about the deputy governor?

-What about her?
-Why would she even want to see him?

Does she think she is
his second-in-command?

Ah, until oga returns,
she's the one in charge.

[scoffs]

Peter, you better return quickly to work

before this rank amateur spoils things.

-You saw her then?
-I tried to--

-Doctor, any change?
-None.

But the first 24 hours
are usually critical.

You told me you would have
a better picture by this morning.

We've done all kinds of tests,
including MRI.

Everything seems fine.

Even with an injury to the head,
there's limited cranial damage.

-What is the bottom line, Doctor?
-We'll know more by this evening.

If he makes it.

If he makes it?
You mean when he makes it, right?

Peter?

-Is he going to be all right?
-Well...

He's going to be fine, madam.
Please don't worry.

He has to pull through this, Henry.
Do you understand?

Yes, ma'am.

Whatever it takes.

We have to help him.

[sobbing]

[women chattering]

[laughing] Your Excellency.

Hey, come on. Seriously.

So, is it true about your oga?

Yes, unfortunately.

Come and sit. I'll tell you.

[sighs]

So, tell us now, what happened?

They were on their way to Ajase
through Banda

when a truck lost control
and hit their convoy.

[scoffs] That road is fast becoming
notorious for claiming innocent lives.

So... if he doesn't get better
by the end of the day,

that makes you the acting governor?

-That's true.
-[Linda] Uh-huh.

My goodness! Do you--

I hadn't thought about that.

I'll be the best friend

to the first female acting governor
of this state.

Linda, get with the program.

Are you kidding?

-My dear, as I was saying...
-[car approaches]

-Oh!
-[Angela] You should go.

Joyce, we've got to go.

Oh, Linda, stop. Go where?

-Thank you very much.
-You're welcome.

Where are we going?

-We've got to do our hair and nails.
-Oh, yes.

But still, it's Angela,
you don't understand.

-She's not governor yet.
-Yeah, but...

-[David] Oh! Ah, ladies!
-[Linda] Hi, Prof!

Ah, Linda! Joyce, you owe me
that pepper soup still.

-I know. Bye!
-Uh-huh.

Yeah. All right.

Boy.

-[Iffy] Dad, it's all over the news.
-Oh, come on.

Yes, it is, but nothing is going to happen
to the governor.

-Hi.
-Good afternoon, Prof.

They say he's as strong as an ox.

Dad, that's not
what's been circulating on Twitter.

-Hey, Carl, how are you?
-I'm fine.

-Sorry about the governor.
-Yes, me too.

So, what brings you home, young lady?

What? You mean, I can't come
and see my own family again?

[scoffs] Liar. You're just curious.

Okay, I admit.

-But you're trending, Mom.
-[scoffs] What does that even mean?

It means there are a lot of people
talking about you right now, Mrs. O.

Oh, yes, they are.

The poor guy is not even dead yet,

and you already have two disciples
washing your feet.

[all laugh]

Look, it's a shame about the accident,
but just think about it...

my mom could be governor
of Savannah State.

I don't think so.

Besides, Peter Akale is a fighter.

-I'm sure he'll recover.
-[David] Yes.

But if he doesn't?

We'll cross that bridge if we come to it.

[Iffy] Okay.

Carl, so how's your father?

He's fine, he's probably
still with the governor,

or maybe at the emergency ExCo meeting.

What? Aren't you supposed
to be in that meeting?

I'm sure it's a last-minute thing.
I'll just-- I'll check my messages.

Can you believe it? My phone is dead.

That's probably the reason.

I will just charge my phone,
and I'll call the office.

[David] Very well.

[indistinct chatter]

-[Iffy] Ready, Carl?
-Yeah.

-Where are you going?
-Back to uni.

Not tonight, Iffy.

-Um, maybe I should just go--
-Wait.

Mom, I have to go back.

You can go first thing in the morning.
What's the rush?

-Dad?
-Listen. I'm with your mom on this one.

Unless you have a compelling reason
why you have to go back tonight...

I'm contesting
for department social secretary,

and I have a meeting
with the students tonight.

But is this the only time
you guys could meet?

Mom, everyone knows
politicians meet at night.

Ha! That is nonsense.

I'm a politician and all of my meetings
happen during the day.

If he doesn't get better
by tomorrow morning,

-I'll have him flown out to Switzerland.
-Yes, ma'am.

I thought you were keeping this
away from the press?

ITV ran an exclusive about it
early this evening.

I am aware, ma'am.

We're tracing the leak as we speak.

We think it might have been
one of the hospital staff.

It's all right.

-But no more leaks.
-Yes, ma'am.

Henry, I will hold you
personally responsible.

And restrict visitations to only those
who absolutely must see him.

As you wish, ma'am.

-Peter is in a coma.
-Yes.

It's not like he's going
to be talking to anyone.

No.

Now, listen. You guys
drive carefully, okay?

Thanks, Dad! You're the best!

-You too, Mom!
-[Carl] Bye.

Yeah. Bye, guys.

You're spoiling her, David.

Hey.

Lose this battle, but win the war, huh?

Hey. Come on.

[David laughing] Hmm?

-[Sam] Good morning, Prof.
-[David] Oh, hello, Sam.

-Good morning, ma.
-Good morning.

-How is your tooth?
-Oh, it's better, ma.

-Thank you, ma.
-You're welcome.

-Hello, darling.
-Goodbye, Prof.

Yes. Have a fine day, Sam.

Okay, so, I'll see you guys later.

I'll call you later, darling. Hmm?

Mom, no breakfast?

-I have to run, I have a very early start.
-Aw.

-Okay.
-All right.

-Bye.
-Bye.

So, uh, Toju, what's your plan
for the rest of the day?

Um, well, I have a lecture
in the afternoon...

and then I'll pop into Kunle's.

Hmm. This is A-Levels, man, not WAEC.

You have to put in the time.

But I am, Dad.

Okay.

Hmm, Julius says that he'll be in
at about 10:00 this morning.

Thank you.

-Oh, tell him to come in the afternoon.
-Oh?

I need to check up on Peter.

How is he? Any change?

Not so far.

This is not a good time
for an absentee governor.

Besides, it puts undue pressure on Angela.

She can handle it.

-Just like me, she can handle anything.
-Hmm.

So, she's your daughter now, abi?

But when she's stubborn, she's not.

Hmm, exactly.
The stubbornness, she gets from you.

So, are you still thinking
about mass communications?

Yes. Why?

No, nothing. Just checking.

-Dad?
-Toju...

Mass comm is only the fourth course
you've mentioned in the last four months.

But at least I've been consistent
with this one now.

But seriously,
where do you see your future?

Hmm...

-Sounds like a trick question.
-Oh, no, it isn't.

And it will not be used against me
in the Ochello court of justice?

I promise.

Okay. Well, if I had my way,

meaning, you and Mom
not breathing down my neck.

-Mm-hmm.
-Um...

I would like to be a music producer.

Interesting.

And if she becomes governor after Peter,

whose daughter will she be then?

-Our daughter.
-[laughs]

Then she will get
the political acumen from you,

and my poise, elegance, and people skills.

You're right about the poise
and elegance, but people skills?

Wow! [laughs]

And that's something you can study
in the university too, yeah?

-Of course.
-Yeah.

But it's also something you're born with
and you just need to develop it.

You're right.

Oh, okay.

I see you need a demonstration
to convince you, abi?

Ah, no. I'll-- I'll pass.

Ah, you're missing out, Dad,
you need to go with the flow.

Live the music.

Hey, I'll have you know that I played
in the university band in my days.

-What?
-Oh, yes!

I did some magic with those drum sticks.

-No! No!
-[laughing] I did.

[vocalizing drumbeat]

Man, man. But, oh, those were the days.

[Toju] So, why did you stop?
The band, I mean?

Oh, ah...

I saw that I was doing
a lot of off-campus gigs.

I saw it was beginning
to affect my grades, yeah.

Do you ever imagine what it would
have been like if you hadn't stopped?

Oh, no.

I think I'm better off
as a political science professor.

And a husband and a father.

Yeah.

Um, yeah. I mean, I prefer you this way
than as an aging rock star.

Ha!

Oh, yeah? Yeah?

-Yeah. I mean, yeah.
-[laughing]

[clears throat]

-Good morning, ma'am.
-[Angela] Morning.

Sorry about the inconvenience,
but you'll be able to see him soon.

Thank you.

[David] So what are they saying?

[Angela] Nothing!

Something's going on, David,
but I don't know what.

Do you think I'm being paranoid?

Well... [chuckles]

just because you're paranoid doesn't mean
that they're not out to get you.

David, please.

-Sorry, I meant that as a joke.
-I hope so.

Well, just relax. Hmm?

Let's pray that Peter recovers
and life returns to normal.

Good day, ma'am.
You can go see the governor now.

-Good morning, Your Excellency.
-Good morning, Doctor.

What exactly is wrong with him?

He's in a diabetic coma.

His diabetes is complicating
his treatment.

It's causing his brain to swell.

Are you going to operate
to reduce the swelling?

Yes, but the procedure is complicated
and we need the right equipment.

Another reason why we should
shore up the health sector.

His Excellency already signed
all the necessary documents, bar one.

He was going to do that
after the trip to Ajase.

His Excellency had his reasons

for wanting the amendment
to the draft document.

There was nothing wrong
with that document.

An amendment does not nullify
the original agreement.

With all due respect,
I think we should wait for the governor

to make his final decision on this matter.

Fine.

-Magdalen...
-Angela.

I don't know why he won't wake up.

Don't worry. He will.

Sheri, how are things on your side?

We're doing the best we can.

But my commission-- I mean, my ministry--

You have more than enough, Sheri.

Let the serious ministries complain
about insufficient allocation.

I beg your pardon.

Commissioner Friday Bello,
what are you implying?

That my ministry...

The Ministry of Women Affairs
is not a serious ministry?

Of course, it is, I mean...

What would meal times and night times be
without you women, huh?

[laughter]

Thank you.

Lola, please, call
the commissioner's assistant

to let him know I'm on my way to see him.

I don't think he'll be in his office.
He's still at the meeting.

What meeting?

Goke, what do you not understand?
It is my ministry.

I make the financial decisions.

We all know that, Friday,

but that doesn't give you the right
to put all of us in ransom.

Gentlemen, gentlemen, please.

His Excellency's absence
should not provoke discord.

What exactly is going on here? Hmm?

Just an emergency meeting, actually.

A meeting of friends or an ExCo meeting.

Because you cannot have
an ExCo meeting without me.

I'm sorry, Your Excellency.
An oversight, I assure you.

Please, why don't you join us?

[Iffy] Hey, boo!

Hey!

How was your lecture?

Uh...

It was quite interesting...

considering I didn't understand
half of what she was saying.

Ha! That is because you don't go
to half as many lectures as you should.

And that is about to change.

-Promise?
-Yeah.

We were just discussing about
the continuation of the drainage system

in the northern part of the state.

The work stopped because the contractors

wanted their second tranche of payments
to continue the work.

Mr. Bello?

It is not a priority,
but I'll see what we can do.

But no promises.

-Hey--
-Relax, Goke.

The bottom line
is that we must keep this ship afloat

until His Excellency returns.

-What's next?
-We have the situation with the Chinese--

And what exactly
is this Chinese situation?

Just a mining issue.

Are we talking about
the iron ore in Alese?

[Henry] Yes, Your Excellency.

-When did we agree to go with them?
-[Henry] About three days ago.

There was a meeting?

Your Excellency, why don't I send you
a comprehensive brief later, okay?

Carl, Mom is going to become
acting governor

until the governor recovers.

Isn't that cool? We're going to be,
like, the coolest couple.

Governor's daughter
and the commissioner's son.

I believe some explanations
are in order, Henry.

The decision was made
at a meeting a few days ago.

-I was not at that meeting.
-No, you were not.

And why not?

Look, can we just forget
about this and move on?

No, we cannot. I need to know--

No, in fact, I need to understand

why a cabinet meeting
would take place without me?

Because those meetings take place
in the early hours of the morning

when you'd be cuddled up in bed
with your husband!

Go home, Angela.

Go home to your loving husband
and children,

and leave the real politicking to us.

Sit down, Friday.
There's no need to get this agitated.

It's easy for you to say, sir.

You are not the one
who has to suffer the indignity

of having to report to that small girl.

[sighs] It's all temporary, Friday.

In a day or two, Peter will be back
in office and it will all end.

What if he doesn't return?

Friday.

Look, I'm sorry, but we have to look
at all possibilities.

What if Peter dies?

What if Henry decides to seize power?

Oh! Don't be ridiculous, Friday.

This is a democracy, not a military junta.

Really, sir?

With Henry's closeness to the First Lady,

and the precedence we have
with such issues,

don't you think that they could buy time
and make damaging decisions?

[sighs]

Angela Ochello...

She will become governor if anything
happens to Peter, remember?

That is true.

Thompson, I don't think this is funny.

On the contrary, Dr. Jalo, it is.

We have a 12-year succession plan
worked out for this state,

and at no point does Angela Ochello
come as an option.

Hey. Here you are.

-Thank you.
-Yeah.

Let's just pray that Peter recovers soon.

They're having meetings without me.

Making decisions that I'm not privy to.

Why don't you just talk to your father?

No. That would only make it worse.

He's a political juggernaut.

He should just warn them to back off.

I'll think about it.

[phone rings]

Hello?

Oh, hello, Chief Thompson.

[Thompson laughing]

Oh, that is true.

My daughter has vowed to be governor
when she grows.

That's good.

We need more women
represented in politics.

Absolutely! [laughs]

You have been instrumental
in advancing that cause.

-You've been an inspiration.
-Thank you.

Angela, I did not invite you here
to heap praises on your head.

I gathered as much, sir.

See? I told you.

Smart as a whip, this one.

-An asset to our party.
-Thank you, sir.

There's no problem.

In fact, it is because,
uh, to avoid a problem,

that's why we thought it right
to have this chat.

-About what, sir?
-Peter.

[in Pidgin] His unfortunate accident
is causing too much trouble.

It threatens to spoil things.

I'm sorry to hear about that.

But I'm sure he'll be
up and about in no time.

Ah, yes. Yes, yes.

Regrettably, as elders of the party,

we have to consider, uh,

outcomes and scenarios

that is not to our liking.

I understand that.

In the unlikely event of Peter's demise,

the party has tasked us
to ensure a smooth succession,

so that our party will maintain domination
of the political landscape.

-I understand.
-Okay.

We want a signed resignation letter

which will only come into effect
at the event of Peter's unlikely death.

I don't understand.

You see, Angela, it's like this.

If Peter dies, you cannot become
the governor of this state.

It will upset the balance of power
and alienate too many factions.

Which might lead
to the disintegration of the party.

-Why?
-See, Angela...

political appointments are the result
of skillful negotiations

between various powerful factions
within any political entity.

What Dr. Jalo is inelegantly saying,

is that our party operates
on the principle of compromise.

I understand.

Now, for instance, the Primrose group,
led by your father,

customarily gets the deputy governorship
or the chief of staff.

The governorship, on the other hand,

customarily goes
to the Shining Light group.

Now... what do you think will happen

if the governor suddenly emerges
from the Primrose group?

I don't know.

Chaos, Angela, chaos.
That is what will happen.

And the balance of compromise
will be torn apart!

The Shining Light group
will just pull out of the party,

and we can wave our victory
at the next elections bye-bye!

We cannot afford
to lose this state, Angela.

Everything we've worked for,

that you have fought for,
gone, just like that.

Do you understand
what we're saying, Angela?

Yes. Yes, I do.

Good.

To be clear,

in the event of Peter's untimely death,

we will regretfully accept
your resignation.

You do realize that the current
secretary to the state government

will be governor if I resign?

Ah, don't worry.
We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

Thank you for coming out so late.

-Our regards to your husband.
-I will.

Yes...

Oh, by the way, um,

the party has put together a list

of board appointments
and contracts for you

as compensation for your...

sacrifice and goodwill.

Thank you.

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