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You should have seen the way she spoke to me in front of everybody.

It was an insult!

Friday, don't let that small girl provoke you like this now, huh?

It's an insult, now, Senator.

Meeting after meeting, she undermines my authority

and makes me look like a fool!

-Well, she's the governor. -For now.

And whose fault is that?

Friday, control yourself.

But, Chief, the--

Softly, softly, catchy monkey.

Chief, you promised you had everything under control,

that you had her cornered. Those were your words.

Friday, we are waiting for her to get back to us with the list.

I don't care about the list.

What about the Chinese deal?

Are we the only state that has what they want?

What if they don't wait?

They better wait. Because I'm not going to lose my investment.

-We all have a lot at stake. -[Briggs] Some more than the others.

But listen, gentlemen, we have forced her into a corner.

She has no choice but to do what we want.

[scoffs] I still don't think we should trust her.

Look, I suggest we give her until the weekend,

then we can start pressing her for answers, okay?

That woman is consolidating power.

Goke had to sell his assets in the UK to pay for the ambulance.

Goke is an imbecile.

If you must eat frogs, should you not eat the ones with eggs?

Now, that's a surprise.

How many ambulances did they manage to come up with?

Five, and they'll be delivered by the end of next week.

Hmm.

I see Commissioner Goke's ministry got a sudden injection of cash.

It's the most complicated system of accounts I've ever seen,

and believe me, I thought I've seen them all.

And the remaining five?

Well, the honorable commissioner

promised they'll be delivered within the next six weeks.

I do not care if that man has to liquidate every asset he has.

The people of this state deserve better.

Yes. Yes, they do.

If you're new to handling such vast sums, it can drive you mad.

That's exactly my point.

The amounts involved are pitiful.

Ten ambulances? [sucks teeth]

Remember also, that what concerns the eyes,

also concerns the nose.

The way Angela is carrying on, if we are not careful, believe me,

she will impede our progress.

We are working to curtail her powers, but we must do it carefully.

No, we must do it swiftly.

No. I agree with Chief.

We need to control the balance of power,

but to do that, we have to maneuver carefully.

She is young and inexperienced.

Besides, she's playing with the big boys now,

-and she thinks she has outsmarted us. -Exactly.

So, gentlemen, let's play along, pretend that we are reasonable men.

But this time, we will cover all contingencies.

No more surprises.

Has your think tank come up with solutions for my Chinese dilemma?

Yes. I e-mailed their recommendations to you.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

We have to come up with a strategy to implement it.

When is the latest we can meet with the Chinese Ambassador

before we're considered rude?

-Middle of next week. -Okay.

-Arrange a meeting with him then. -Yes, Your Excellency.

[footsteps approaching]

Excuse me, ma'am. Secure package for Mr. Duke.

Ah. What I've been waiting for. Thank you, Lola.

Yes, it's the dossier you requested for.

Five hundred megabytes of sleaze, gore and grit.

[phone buzzing]

You might want to start with the summary sheets.

[phone continues buzzing]

Having second thoughts?

I'm just wondering, will this make me like them?

Not necessarily, Your Excellency.

Knowledge is power, it just depends on how you use it.

But you know what they say about power, right?

Sure. But as long as you have people around you

who will speak truth to your power...

Once I go through this door, there's no backing out.

If it helps, we must think of the greater good.

-Yes. -And...

these men, they don't care about us.

[theme music playing]

Hi, Dad.

Hi, Toju. I thought you were out.

Um, no, I'm not feeling well.

What? Why? What's the matter?

No. It's nothing serious.

You've not been yourself in the last few days.

-You want to talk about it? -No. I'm-- I'm cool.

Okay.

Just to say, that's what dads are for.

-What? -Oh...

Advice and stuff. [chuckles]

Given that we've been there and pretty much done that.

It's... It's nothing.

[phone buzzing]

Okay.

Uh, but did I ever tell you that there's nothing new under the sun?

[Toju sighs]

Kunle and I had a fight.

What? He's your best friend.

[buzzing continues]

Not anymore. Not since I stole his girlfriend.

What?

I'm sure you won't let a girl come between you and your best friend.

[sighs]

It hasn't even been a month, and already, I feel...

soiled.

How do you do it?

Well...

when I get home, I take a long, hot shower.

After that, I kneel down by my bed, bare my soul to God.

And only then, can I kiss my beautiful wife

-and play with my children. -Hmm.

I've been to his house, I've tried to catch him at school... nothing.

And you're sure there's definitely nothing between him and Dupe?

Nothing...

I think.

I think he wanted there to be something.

Listen, Toju.

It happens like that all the time. Hmm?

He's just upset, that's all.

And if there's any substance to your friendship...

he'll come around. Hmm?

[sighs]

[phone rings]

Hello?

Sorry, Henry. My friends are trying to reach me. I just don't have the time.

-Don't worry. They'll understand. -Oh, no, they won't.

So, how was your visit to the Lakeside?

Oh, yes. It was very good.

Thanks for arranging it, Henry. It was a lovely place.

You're very welcome.

And the, uh... the journalist?

Oh, I'm sure he'll be back.

[footsteps approaching]

Your 4:00 appointment is here, ma'am.

Okay. Please send her in.

-Good evening, sir. -Hello, good evening.

-How are you? -I'm fine, thank you.

Um... [clears throat]

[clears throat] I have some work to catch up with, hmm?

-Yeah. -Um, I'll see you later.

-Nice to meet you. -Thank you, sir.

-Do you want a drink? -No, thanks.

-Do you want to sit down? -Do you want me to sit down?

Why wouldn't I want you to sit down?

Because I'm getting the vibe that you think this is my fault.

[sighs] It's not your fault.

You've stopped taking my calls or replying to my texts.

[sighs] It's complicated.

Not from where I'm standing.

Whatever Kunle thought, that's not my problem.

I told you, we were just friends. He knew that.

I know, I know.

So why are you making me feel like I'm the Jezebel here?

Well, I'm sorry, Dupe, it's just...

Kunle and I, we've known each other since we were, like, kids.

And we've never had a fight like that before.

But it wasn't a fight, was it?

He confronted you because you told him the truth, like a friend would.

Well, thank you very much for your time, Your Excellency.

-Yes. It was very productive, thank you. -Yes.

-Oh, Henry? -Yes?

Do you still play? Chess, I mean?

Not lately, no.

But I do play draughts and ayo quite well.

Oh, then we should play one of these days.

Those are two of my father's favorite games,

and he taught me very well, yeah.

-Okay. I look forward to it, ma'am. -Yes, me too.

-Yes. -We'll play.

[footsteps approaching]

-Your Excellency. -Sheri.

-Commissioner Jacobs. -Mr. Duke.

-Please, join me. -Thank you.

So I thought I would give you some feedback

from the steering committee on the Youth in Politics.

Excellent. I've been waiting to hear.

-[Toju] Where are you going? -Home.

-I've said what I came to say. -That's it?

Toju, remember that day on the marina,

I told you to make up your mind what you wanted, right?

Yes.

This isn't your fault. And it isn't my fault, okay?

[sighs] Okay.

Dupe, wait.

Please stay.

[Henry] Do you have something else for me?

How did you know, sir?

The courier had strict instructions to hand it to you personally.

Thank you.

So, how have you been?

I've been good, you?

I'm okay.

Um, I'm sorry I haven't been taking your calls and stuff.

Yeah, that was weird, but it's okay.

So, what's up with you and Kunle? Have you called him?

Like, he hasn't been answering my calls, so I've been trying to reach him.

Nothing.

[David] Maybe when I get back from this conference.

Youth in Politics... sounds interesting.

But after Iffy's experience, I-- I don't know.

Yeah. That's why we need people like you helping us to iron out the kinks.

It feels like I haven't seen you in ages.

Yes, I know.

So how are you doing?

I don't know. I don't know, David.

Ask me again in six months.

Okay.

What do they want?

Deputy governor.

They want to restore the succession plan?

Angela will not agree.

-Oh, that's brave. -Or foolish.

They can make this state ungovernable for her.

I'm sure you've heard the Edmund Burke quote:

"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph

is for good men to do nothing."

She's my daughter, Banky. Edmund Burke doesn't live in Savannah.

-[David] Oh, yeah, Angela. -Hmm?

Um, the other day, when your mom was here--

-Yes. I was avoiding her. -But why?

I wasn't quite ready for her to...

criticize my hair, or my makeup, or my clothes.

We'd just end up fighting.

Yeah, but it's not going away.

-Just leave it, David. -All right.

I'm sorry.

You see? She's not even here and she's still making my life difficult.

-Do you want a drink? -No, thank you.

I said, I'm sorry.

Have you heard from Iffy today?

Yes, she called in the afternoon.

She's broke as usual, but she's fine.

Toju is having a rough time of his own.

Yeah, but don't tell him I told you anything.

A love triangle. He and Kunle fell out.

Oh, that's terrible.

-Do you want me to talk to him? -No, of course, not.

Just...

Just leave it alone. That's the last thing I want you to do.

[sighs]

-I miss our cuddles. -Yeah. Me too.

There is growing respect for Angela among the factions.

But does she have political stamina?

I don't know.

What's wrong?

-Oh, nothing. -David...

-It's nothing, it's just-- -What?

Look, I need to discuss something with you, very embarrassing.

Is it about the kids? Iffy is not pregnant, is she?

Oh, no. Of course not, no.

I got a visit from the vice chancellor today.

That's nice. I mean, it doesn't happen very often.

Almost never.

Anyway, long story short,

he wants me to lobby you

to increase funding for the university.

-Are you serious? -It's...

-I find it so embarrassing. -Why?

It's unethical, Angela.

David, relax. He's right.

Your university needs money, lots of it.

If education had been given its due priority,

there would be no need for any lobbying.

So, I didn't put you in any difficult situation or anything?

David, education is one of my key priorities

for my administration.

I'll study the brief from the commissioner of education,

and we'll see what we can do.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

-[Musa] Sir. -[Friday] Musa.

What happened to you?

I thought I could do a little undercover work.

Undercover work?

Yes, sir. I was surveilling the new governor.

What? Why?

Well...

I was doing it for you, sir.

I would do anything for you.

I swear it on my own honor.

But ever since I've been replaced as CSO, well, I've been almost redundant.

So what happened to your neck?

Hassan, the new CSO, he happened to it.

I mean, I was just sitting in the car minding my own business.

Next thing I knew, he grabs me on the throat

before I could defend myself. I-- [sighs]

First, they put you in detention after Peter's death,

and now, they actually cause bodily harm to you?

It's Henry. Henry doesn't trust me.

He was saying that he needs to make sure

that I was not involved in his kidnapping or the death of the late governor.

I think he suspects that I'm in league with you.

Mm-hmm. Stupid traitor.

And from what I hear, he has the ear of the new governor.

Hmm, I noticed that too.

So what is planned for you now?

I don't know.

I guess I'll be recalled back to the headquarters.

I mean, that's about it.

No.

You will be of most service to me here.

Oh, thank you, sir.

Despite Angela Ochello's deviousness,

-I will be governor of this state. -Of course, of course.

And when that happens...

I will need a CSO I can trust.

[chuckles]

Thank you, sir.

-[Angela] Hello. -Your Excellency.

-Please sit down. -Thank you.

Very kind of you to come.

Uh-uh, we are both mothers.

The welfare of our children is our priority.

It is true. If only more politicians understood this.

How is he doing?

He is much better. No broken bones,

but he inhaled a lot of cement dust.

That's what we are dealing with at the moment.

-Sorry. -Yes.

You're a very brave boy, do you know that?

Please.

I brought you a little present.

-Your Excellency, thank you. -You're welcome.

Are you okay?

[phone ringing]

-What? -Your phone.

Oh.

Hello?

When?

Okay. I'll see you there.

He's a businessman and he has many business interests,

from telecoms to freights.

But from the look of this,

he doesn't appear to be too closely involved

in his father's business concerns.

-That's true. -Hmm.

But what's your interest in this man?

I have an idea. I mean, it might be a complete waste of time,

but I'm going to see where it leads.

I'm sure he has lot to offer the administration

in terms of business pedigree,

but I doubt if it's something he'll want to do.

Well, let's give it a try. I mean, what have we got to lose?

-Henry? -Yes?

This is supposed to be a lunch meeting. I've almost finished my chicken.

Uh... I'm okay, ma'am. I'm fine.

Henry, please don't tell me you're too shy to eat with me?

-Okay, so, this is what I want you to do. -Yes.

Arrange a covert meeting with me and him at the Lakeside.

And I want you to secure that location for my under-the-radar meetings.

-Okay. -Okay?

Oh, and absolutely emphasize the importance of secrecy.

He cannot tell anyone about that meeting, not even members of his own family.

That might be hard to do. Loyalties are hard to legislate.

Yes, but these are exploratory talks.

And if he cannot keep our confidence, then he's not the man I'm hoping he is.

-Okay, I'll set it up. -Okay. Good.

Oh, today, Henry. Tomorrow at the latest.

-Okay. -Um, eat first, Henry, please.

[clears throat]

Oh, by the way, your visit to the hospital...

Hmm.

I mean, a huge boost to your credibility.

It was the right thing to do.

See, that's the attitude that will write your name in history books.

Talking of history books,

I asked the commissioner of education to come and see me.

-And I haven't seen him since. -I'll set it up.

Okay.

-Hi. -Hi.

[Toju sighs]

Your bodyguard looks mean.

Yeah. I think he is.

Iffy says he's one of those African ninja assassin types.

[laughs] She's funny.

She has her moments.

-Dupe isn't talking to me. -Why?

She thinks I'm an idiot.

She told me that you're...

avoiding getting close to her because of me.

Okay, Kunle, I swear, she said you guys were friends.

And I thought you were just doing your swag thing.

Yes, I was doing my swag thing.

I knew she liked you,

but I thought if I blagged it a bit, she would, I mean, give me a chance.

I didn't want a girl to come between us.

I know.

-See, what I'm trying to say is-- -You don't have to say anything.

We've known each other since we were small,

-and Toju, you're my best friend. -I know. I know.

Yet, I let my pride and ego get in the way.

-Well, I'd say you were justified. -No, I wasn't.

I'm sorry for hitting you.

I'm also sorry for making you and Dupe upset.

Maybe we're just not meant to be together.

She really likes you. Please call her.

-Are you sure? -Mm-hmm.

Besides, she has this very hot friend of hers

who's been giving me the eye.

-Kunle, you started again? -What? I'm a player now.

A player must play, remember?

-"A player must play"? Seriously? -Yeah.

Come on, man. Don't hate the rhymes, encourage the flow, brother.

I thought you are changed. You're still an idiot.

And you're my friend.

So you're not coming home for dinner?

Well, you should have told me.

Yes, Osita invited me out, and I said we were having family dinner.

That's okay. Love you too.

[sighs]

-Um, Isong? -Yes, sir?

Your madam is not going to be back in time for dinner.

Toju is out, and I'm going out, hmm?

Thanks for all the trouble, though.

-No trouble, sir. Thank you, sir. -Yeah. All right.

[Angela] Please, continue.

I'm afraid I've said too much already.

It's refreshing to hear a captain of industry express such views.

Well, they're not popular within certain circles, I can assure you.

Why?

Some people believe that

capitalism and social responsibility are incompatible,

especially within a system that encourages impunity.

And by system, I take it you mean the political system.

Amongst others, but primarily, yes.

But your father is a man who inhabits both worlds.

With all due respect, Your Excellency, I am not my father.

Neither am I suggesting that you are.

Your Excellency, you have me at a disadvantage.

I do?

The secrecy? Non-disclosure understanding?

This is political, not business.

Please, Ahmed, don't let this excellent meal grow cold.

You need to understand.

For someone in my position...

and given the role that your father plays in politics in this state...

-I am not my father. -And that much is clear.

And yet, you have to admit

that he has helped to make you who you are today.

That is true. And I do not begrudge him my gratitude.

He is my father, and I love him dearly, but not his politics.

You, sir, are a remarkable man.

[chuckles] I wish more people in this country were like you.

I have a proposition for you.

Your Excellency?

Ah, but not until after we've finished our dinner.

Look, gentlemen, I cannot keep attacking questions about the Chinese proposal

each time it is raised in the house.

We just have to buy some more time.

Look, I think we should call Angela's bluff and insist on our demands.

It's not that simple, Dr. Jalo.

At least she has agreed to one of them.

And refused the other two!

She didn't exactly refuse the deputy governor slot.

Oh, so she gives us a list of her loyalists

and we're forced to choose one.

Where does that lead us?

She should have gotten back to us by now.

Gentlemen, gentlemen, what do we do now?

Let us call Gbenga now and tell him we have waited long enough.

Angela either agrees to all our demands or all bets are off.

[Angela] They're bluffing.

All bets are off? Really?

So where does that leave them?

They've got Finance.

Friday is still in the cabinet, even though I cannot stand the man.

Dad, tell them I'll be happy to meet them tomorrow

at lunchtime at the governor's office.

Okay. I have to go. I'll speak to you later.

All right, David, what is it this time? Hmm?

-If Your Excellency doesn't mind. -Don't...

-Don't do that. -And why the hell not?

You do whatever the hell you please.

It's not like I've got a choice, David! I've got a job to do!

And I quite understand that, Your Excellency.

-Don't do that! -Why the hell not?

Why not?

Are you the hell not the governor?

Do you not do as you please?

I had a meeting.

We had a family dinner planned.

We planned it for days because of your hectic schedule.

It's the nature of the job.

David, I'm finding my bearings.

Help me, don't fight me.

It doesn't work like that. It does not work like that, Angela.

And I don't care if you're the Queen of England herself.

I expect you to pick up the phone to call to cancel the dinner we agreed.

I tried to get Lola to call you.

That's one more thing.

Since when do you get your ADC to call to deliver your messages?

Angela, are we going to be running our family, our lives as a committee now,

Your Excellency?

Don't call me that!

-Good morning, madam. -Morning, Patrick.

-Where is your oga? -He has gone to work, ma'am.

-Breakfast? -No, I'm not hungry, thank you.

Okay.

Your 12:00 appointment has arrived, ma'am.

Okay. Please make them comfortable.

-I'm on it. -Good job. Thank you.

So, there's nothing to worry about?

If there's anything, Your Excellency,

-he has done a great job of hiding it. -Hmm.

We couldn't find anything. But we have our best people on the job.

Can't say the same about his father, though.

Very good. This is very helpful, Farouk.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Farouk, I know there's usually tension

between the incumbent administration and the secret service--

Uh-uh. Not really, Your Excellency.

All I want is your undiluted support.

-You have it. -Thank you.

So, where is she? I don't appreciate being kept waiting.

She'll be here soon enough, Jalo.

Good, so we can stop this charade.

-Do you really think she will refuse? -Oh, I'm certain of it.

That way, we can delay the appointment of a deputy

and manipulate the press and make it look as a deliberate act on her part.

It embarrasses her, maybe, but of what gain is that to us?

Negative publicity makes her both vulnerable and desperate.

Perhaps then, she'll be more favorably disposed

towards Friday as her deputy.

Good day, gentlemen.

I have decided to make this simple.

I have chosen just one candidate.

-[stammering] Just one? -Yes.

And he has told me it would be a privilege to serve.

And his name?

I did say that his appointment would be dependent on your approval.

What is his name?

I'll await your decision.

Good day, gentlemen.

What was all that about?

She's up to something. Who did she nominate?

Who did she nominate?

Ahmed Jalo. Dr. Jalo's son.

[Angela and Henry laughing]

I wish I could have been there to see their faces.

Dr. Jalo looked like I handed him a snake.

But what if Jalo refuses?

Well, then, the good doctor would have to explain to his son

why he's not good enough to be deputy governor.

-Wow. Impressive. -Mm-hmm.

You are truly Chief Momoh-Alli's daughter.

Ah, he'll be pleased to hear that.

[chuckles]

Oh, by the way, do you know if Sheri's contractor was sorted out?

Oh, the construction thing?

I'm not sure, but I can find out.

The problem is, the guy wants all his money up-front.

That's ridiculous, who's going to pay 100 percent for an unfinished job?

Well, I can't say I blame him.

Because we still owe him for a job he did for us two years ago.

What? Why?

Because his royal highness, Friday Bello, decided to hold back the funds.

Well, that's unfair. The man has a family. We have to do something.

If we help him, we have to help

all the other contractors who we owe money to.

-There are others? -Yes.

About 50 of them.

I can see the oily fingers of Gbenga all over this!

I don't think so.

I spoke to Gbenga, and he seemed genuinely unaware about the development.

But she's derailing our plans!

-Not necessarily. -Huh?

[Dr. Jalo] Yes.

We are in control of the position of the deputy governor, aren't we?

It's not the same, Doctor, and you know it! Ah!

We chased the deputy governorship position,

so that Friday would be well positioned to be the next governor.

This does not help us achieve our goal.

We have leverage. We have our foot in that door.

Damn the foot and damn the door!

You're talking about my son.

I don't care, Doctor! There's no sentiment in politics!

-You are talking about my son! -Calm down, gentlemen!

We are doing exactly what she wants!

I think she took that decision knowing it will divide us.

Thankfully, we are all aware of it.

What we need to do now is to decide our next course of action.

Ahmed should respectfully decline that position.

He will not.

Ah? Not long ago,

you insisted that the deputy governorship should go to Friday!

Friday cannot be the commissioner for finance

and the deputy governor at the same time!

"Friday must be the deputy governor!

That's what we want, or all the bets are off!"

That's what you said. And now, look at what you are saying.

So, you would rather continue this game?

She will not have Friday as the deputy governor.

Let us consolidate on what we have gained!

Ahmed is a small boy, still wet behind his ears!

To what good would that do us?

Ahmed Jalo is my son.

He is the heir to my financial empire.

He is an accomplished scholar.

If you have any problem with him being the deputy governor,

then you have problems with me!

[door slams]

I hope you're happy now.

[grunts]

[Iffy] Yes, hello?

Hey, boo, what's up?

Why don't you tell me?

You're the one who's been missing in action.

I'm really sorry. I've been under a lot of stress lately and...

I have important things to do,

so, if you have nothing important to say...

I'm really sorry, I mean it.

Look, at home, it's been crazy,

and there was just no time...

I think you're taking me for granted, Carl.

I swear to you...

Boo, look, if it was up to me,

I'd spend every second of every moment with you.

-Seriously? -Don't you understand?

I love you more with each passing day.

You're not getting off that easily.

[laughs] Okay. All right, then, punish me.

-Anything to make you smile. Punish me. -[chuckles]

Well, first, you're taking me to the mall to do some shopping,

after which, we're going for lunch,

and then later on tonight, we're going to Jacqueline's party.

Done, done, and done!

Oh, wait, um, Jackie is having a party?

Well, you would have known if you hadn't gone AWOL!

I have a right mind to go with someone else.

Uh-uh. Don't even think about it.

[Carl] Hey, Uncle Musa!

Hey, Carl-- [groans]

-Where are you going? -I have a party with Iffy.

-Where have you been? -Oh, well... official assignment.

Okay, cool.

-Ah, I have to go. Good to see you. -Whoa, whoa.

Did you say you were going to a party with Iffy?

-The governor's daughter? -Yeah. Why?

Oh, well, you know, someone needs to watch your back, right?

[laughs] That's so cool!

-I'll tell the other guys to stand down. -No, no.

No, don't worry. [laughs]

We'll have to leave things the way they are for now.

What?

-We're admitting defeat to that woman? -No.

Jalo wants his son sworn in as deputy governor.

We'll have to bide our time.

If Ahmed is sworn in,

that woman would have successfully reduced our influence in her cabinet.

Ahmed is Jalo's son. We'd have him in our pocket.

How well do you know Ahmed?

Obviously, not well.

Chief, I admit that you're tired.

But do you really think Ahmed will be more loyal to his father than her?

Of course! Blood is thicker than water.

I know Ahmed well.

Do you remember that we barely had time to react to her maneuvering

before she offered him that job?

So?

That boy never said anything to his father.

It wasn't Jalo's decision.

She did that purposely,

a way of showing him that it was her decision.

And if we had refused,

it would have pitted father against son at the very least.

Exactly!

-She's her father's daughter. -[sighs]

-So what do we do now? -We wait.

Patiently.

Give her this false sense of security.

And when her guard is down and she's at her most vulnerable,

we attack.

What about Jalo?

We need him, for now.

But if he gets in the way of our plans,

he and his son will be nothing more than collateral damage.

[sighs]

[David] Hey.

Hi.

David, it's late. Where have you been?

Out.

David.

Hi, Henry, is it urgent?

One second, Henry.

Starting tomorrow,

the Savannah State chapter of the Teacher's Union

will be embarking on a three-day strike.

This is merely a warning.

If the government doesn't value education enough

to change their stance,

this strike will continue indefinitely.

Henry, I want you and the commissioner for education

to meet me in my quarters right away.

[sighs]

A strike should have been the last resort, Mr. Kalu.

It was, Your Excellency.

Isn't that so, Mr. Commissioner?

Care to explain?

Actually, we've had a series of meetings with them.

And?

The problem has always been money.

Finance says they can't accommodate a salary increase

for teachers at this time.

But you knew this was a problem that wasn't going away.

Why wasn't I informed?

The late governor was informed when the discussions started--

-Henry. -Yes, ma'am?

I asked each commissioner and serving member of the cabinet

to submit a detailed report about the state of their affairs.

-Right? -That's correct.

-Did Commissioner Victor comply? -No, he didn't, Your Excellency.

[scoffs] Mr. Kalu, I can only apologize for this incompetence.

But as you can see, this has only just been brought to my attention.

We will fix this.

But please, in the meantime, call off the strike

and give me time to look into the matter.

I'm sorry, Your Excellency.

While I realize you were not aware of the actions of your commissioners,

calling off the strike a few hours after being declared

without tangible results, could break our ranks.

Why?

The others will believe they've been compromised, paid off.

Precisely.

The best we can do is to announce that,

due to progress in our negotiations with you,

we've decided to call off the strike for now.

But we can only make that announcement tomorrow.

Work can resume the day after tomorrow.

You will do something about this, won't you?

I give you my word.

Good enough for me.

I want those reports, Henry.

I will hold you personally responsible if I get another surprise like this again.

I take full responsibility, Your Excellency.

I assure you, it will not happen again.

Sit down.

Finish your coffee. It's not your fault.

Thank you.

[sighs]

[phone chimes]

Excuse me.

What is it?

There's this website called "Sweet Savannah."

It's like a celebrity online gossip website.

They pride themselves on exclusive and salacious scandals.

And?

[sighs]

It's Iffy. One of her pictures is on the website.

What? Show me.

-Your Excellency... -Show me!

No.

No. No.

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