The Governor - Season 1

The Governor - Season 1

Season 1

When Governor Peter Akala dies from an automobile accident, not only is the state thrown into mourning, but the party hierarchy is also thrown into disarray as well, as there is an informal succession plan which has been pre-arranged, but which is now threatened by the constitution, which is set to produce a new governor who is not only a political ‘outsider', but a woman as well!

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Episodes13
DatesJul 7, 2016 - Sep 29, 2016

Episodes

The Offer
Season 1Episode 160 min

The Offer

The Governor is hospitalized after an accident and is in a coma. Angela Ochello, his Deputy is given a harsh reality check during the next executive council meeting. The Chief of Staff makes it clear that she's out of the loop in important government decisions. Angela is made an offer that she doesn't want to refuse.
Jul 7, 2016
The Signing
Season 1Episode 260 min

The Signing

Angela seeks advice from her husband and her father about the resignation offer. Her stint as a female acting governor is seen as a ray of hope for women's groups. Is that enough to prevent her from signing the resignation letter?
Jul 14, 2016
The Announcement
Season 1Episode 360 min

The Announcement

Angela gets set to announce her resignation. The chief of staff reveals that her decision would enable the Commissioner for Finance to carry out his selfish plans. She proceeds to make an announcement that dramatically turns the tables.
Jul 21, 2016
The Assertion
Season 1Episode 460 min

The Assertion

After being sworn in as Governor, Angela and her family move into government houses. While her family adjusts to Government House protocol, Angela rolls up her sleeves and takes on her new position with gusto. She proves to the executive council members that she is capable of getting the job done.
Jul 28, 2016
The Strike
Season 1Episode 560 min

The Strike

Angela's refusal to step down has caused rumblings in the party. She is summoned by party leaders who draw up a list of candidates for her cabinet. Angela is forced to make some compromises to maintain peace in the party and hold on to dear allies. In a clever move, she gains the upper hand.
Aug 4, 2016
The Compromise
Season 1Episode 660 min

The Compromise

Teachers have gone on strike and Angela has to quell her first crisis as Governor. She discovers the distorted order of priorities in government when the Commissioner for Finance tells her there is not enough funds to increase teachers' salaries, yet asks for approval for money for members of the party.
Aug 11, 2016
Siege
Season 1Episode 760 min

Siege

Family life is strained when Iffy's 'twerking' makes headlines. A besieged Angela has to juggle an escalating teachers' strike, tribal tensions that have left many dead, and the impending visit of the National Chairman.
Aug 18, 2016
Atoke Road
Season 1Episode 860 min

Atoke Road

A scandal threatens to Ahmed's credibility and embarrasses Angela, while a flirtatious Connie makes David an offer he can't refuse. Friday is outmaneuvered by Angela, and instead of a payoff, she gets a payback.
Aug 25, 2016
To Catch a Monkey
Season 1Episode 960 min

To Catch a Monkey

Angela discovers that Paul's promising project is nothing more than a sophisticated scam; Toju has a party and Friday and stokes up trouble from the party when she refuses their demand for a percentage of a federal government loan, Meanwhile, Paul plots the biggest scam of his life.
Sep 1, 2016
The Business of Politics
Season 1Episode 1060 min

The Business of Politics

Still reeling from the shock news of impeachment plans against her, Angela's chances appear slim as The Big Three humiliate and outmaneuver her father. Paul is robbed, and Toju's friendships are slowly crumbling around him.
Sep 8, 2016
Two-Thirds
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Two-Thirds

With impeachment and a possible prison term on the horizon, Angela decides to fight back making the press one of her allies. But with huge sums of cash at stake, she might struggle to secure enough votes. Meanwhile, Friday Bello loses money to armed robbers.
Sep 15, 2016
Twilight
Season 1Episode 1260 min

Twilight

Angela gives teachers their pay-rise using Friday's money, and David takes a mysterious trip as they prepare to vacate Government House. Angela discovers Iffy's deceit and Henry takes extreme measures in dealing with Paul's blackmail attempt.
Sep 22, 2016
End Game
Season 1Episode 1360 min

End Game

As the Ochello family comes to terms with the end of her tenure. A broken Paul leaves town, perhaps for the last time. Friday positions himself to take office, while a despondent Angela takes stock. But there's still one move left to play.
Sep 29, 2016

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