Mere considering the name, Haladu Ade-Amaka is metaphorical.
The playwright deliberately coins the name from the three major tribes in
Nigeria. Haladu represents the corrupt Hausa politicians; Ade
represents that of the corrupt Yoruba politicians while Amaka represents the corrupt
Igbo politicians.
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He
is the honourable minister of External Relations of Jacassan
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He
metaphorically represents the modern day corrupt politicians who are never
satisfied embezzling and bribing their way out jail.
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He
is an irresponsible state man
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He
falsifies figures and embezzles government fund. This is illustrated in how he
embezzles two point one billion naira. He also uses Ochuole’s office to
embezzle five point eight million naira.
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He engages in bribery and corruption. This is
illustrated in how he gives bribe to the commissioner of police to cover up
several criminal cases that he is involved in. Let’s consider this:
“(Looking
relaxed.) Commissioner, I have always told you not to bother yourself
unnecessarily about these things. Here, take this. (He opens his portfolio and brings out bundles of naira notes and places
them on the table. The commissioner grabs them with agility of lightening and
puts them into his drawer.) That she be able to soothe your nerves… pg. 19
He also bribes the Chief Justice
“…My Lord, (…) I have come with
little kola for you. I know that you will like what I have brought for you.
It’s in my car. … Meanwhile, here is a little cash for your fuel.” Pg.29
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He
is a womanizer. Also an irresponsible husband and father.
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He
is the direct opposite of what he is expected to be. He is a disappointment to
his country.
He also does not represent his office well. See what Madam Hoha
has to say about him:
“I am sure the likes of
Chief will never regret their retirement because of the chain of companies they
float. Of course, most of them are dubious. All they do is stashing government
money somewhere through some … conduit pipes in people like you …” pg.12
How does chief haladu ade amaka manipulate justice to his advantage
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