The Governor (Nigerian TV series)

The Governor is a 2016 Nigerian television series set in the fictional state of Savannah, filmed in Calabar and Cross River state. A political drama, the 13-episode TV series was directed by Ema Edosio and written by Yinka Ogun, Tunde Babalola and Debo Oluwatuminu, and produced by Mo Abudu.[1][2]

The Governor
GenrePolitical drama
Written byYinka Ogun, Tunde Babalola, Debo Oluwatuminu
Directed byEma Edosio
StarringCaroline Chikezie, Samuel Abiola, Jude Chukwuka, Kunle Coker, Taiwo Obileye, Bimbo Manuel
Music byMichael "Truth" Ogunlade
Country of originNigeria
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes13
Production
ProducerMo Abudu
Running time45 minutes
Release
Original release2016 (2016)

Premiere

The series premiered on 7 July 2016 on the DStv at 9pm.[3]

Cast
  • Caroline Chikezie as Angela Ochello[4]
  • Samuel Abiola as Toju Ochello
  • Jude Chukwuka as Chief Sobifa Thomson
  • Kunle Coker as Senator Briggs[5]
  • Taiwo Obileye as Chief Momo-Ali
  • Bimbo Manuel as David Ochello
  • Kachi Nnochiri as Ahmed Halo
  • Lord Frank as Henry Duke
  • Kelechi Udegbe as Paul
  • Ani iyoho as Musa
  • Edmond Enaibe as Friday Bello

Synopsis

Angela Ochello – the deputy Governor of Savannah – finds herself in a cornered situation following the governor's sudden death. She was able to rule the office with the help of her chief of staff while her matrimonial home does not suffer.[6]

Reception

According to fans, The Governor's coverage of politics is educational. Coker described it as a must-watch for everyone planning to venture into politics.[7]

Episodes
  1. The Offer
  2. The Signing
  3. The Announcement
  4. The Assertion
  5. The Strike
  6. The Compromise
  7. Siege
  8. Atoke Road
  9. To Catch a Monkey
  10. The Business of Politics
  11. Two-Thirds
  12. Twilight
  13. End Games

See also

References
  1. "From EbonyLife TV comes 'The Governor'". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2016-06-26. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  2. Augoye, Jayne (2022-01-14). "Mo Abudu finally responds to critics of 'Chief Daddy 2'". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  3. izuzu, chibumga (2016-06-23). "Watch 1st teaser for upcoming political drama". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  4. "The Governor is a Woman – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  5. BellaNaija.com. "EbonyLife TV's New Political Drama Series 'The Governor' is Receiving Rave Reviews | Watch Episode 2 Tonight!". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  6. "The Governor warms up to Nigerian audience". The Nation Newspaper. 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  7. "The Governor unravels intrigues in corridors of political terrain". Vanguard News. 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
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