The Governor is a 2016 Nigerian political drama television series. It was directed by Ema Edosio, written by Yinka Ogun, Tunde Babalola, and Debo Oluwatuminu, and produced by Mo Abudu. The series, set in the fictional state of Savannah, was filmed in Calabar and Cross River State. It consists of 13 episodes,
Contents
Premiere
The series premiered on 7 July 2016 on the DStv at 9pm.
Cast
Caroline Chikezie as Angela Ochello
Samuel Abiola as Toju Ochello
Jude Chukwuka as Chief Sobifa Thomson
Kunle Coker as Senator Briggs
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 the fictional Savannah state – 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.
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.
Episodes
The Offer
The Signing
The Announcement
The Assertion
The Strike
The Compromise
Siege
Atoke Road
To Catch a Monkey
The Business of Politics
Two-Thirds
Twilight
End Games