Not For Sale - Ep. 13: The Strike of the Desperate

In this high-stakes episode, thepolitical elite escalate their tactics from bribery to planned violence andspiritual manipulation as the election draws near.

The episode opens with Hon. Madukanaya(the antagonist politician) expressing fury over the delay in an assignment to"finish" an opponent, Majie. His henchman, Akpamgbo,reassures him that the logistics are in place to strike that very evening and"leave no traces". Beyond the immediate attack, the Hon. orders themobilization of 20 youths to cause confusion at polling units and"shut down" any locations that refuse to cooperate on election day.While Utu carries out these orders, he privately worries about the fate of Gbagagba,a fellow henchman still in police custody, fearing that the Boss willeventually abandon him as well.

In a parallel development, a "Manof God" (Pastor Cletus) visits the Hon. with a "troublingrevelation" that he will lose the election. Exploiting thepolitician's desperation, the Pastor claims the battle is a "toughspiritual" one requiring a 40-day fast. When the Hon. admits he is toobusy with the campaign to fast, the Pastor offers to have his "prayerwarriors" take on the task for a fee of 2 million Naira. The Hon.immediately transfers 2.5 million Naira, and the Pastor begins adramatic, performative prayer session.

The tension culminates when Lotannarushes to the house of the Utugbaraigwe. Sweating and fearful for his ownsafety, Lotanna warns Utugbaraigwe not to sleep in the house tonight orfor the next few days. He flees before providing full details, leaving him confusedas the threat of the evening strike looms.

The episode concludes with a sternreminder of the Electoral Act. It warns citizens that giving orcollecting money or gifts to influence a vote is a crime. The penalty for beingcaught in such acts is a fine of 500,000 Naira, one year in prison, or both.The closing theme reinforces the project's core message: that the community's future,dreams, and dignity are "Not For Sale".