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.

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 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.

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

 * 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