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Chief Haladu Ade-Amaka

 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.
 
·        He is the honourable minister of External Relations of Jacassan

·        He metaphorically represents the modern day corrupt politicians who are never satisfied embezzling and bribing their way out jail.
·        He is an irresponsible state man

·        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.

·         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

·        He is a womanizer. Also an irresponsible husband and father.

·        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

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  1. Unknown14 May 2019 at 15:10

    How does chief haladu ade amaka manipulate justice to his advantage

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