Gbenga Momoh-Alli

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> She's stubborn like her father.
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> Chief Thompson, comparing Angela Ochello to Gbenga

**Gbenga Momoh-Alli** (Ben-Ga) otherwise known as **Chief Momoh-Alli**, is the Chief of the Primrose Faction, and father of Angela Ochello. Having fought for a return to democrcary, Gbenga garnered reppecet from rivals and friends alike. After encouraging Angela to run along side Peter Akale as his Deputy Governor, Gbenga helped the ruling party secure the Gubernatorial election in his native Savannah State. When the death of Akale casued a political crisis, Gbenga, who already had straining relations with the rival Shining Light Group, began to diverge from the them, causing a split in the party. During her daughter’s tenure, he acted as an unofficial advisor, and he guided Angela through politics.

## Earlier life

### Pre-Abacha

Sometime in the late 70s, Gbenga met Diane, and soon married. Around 1980, Angela Momoh-Alli was born.

### The Abacha Era (1993-1998)

> ...After I fought the militray for a return to viable demorcary?
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> Gbenga, to the Big Three

During the reign of Sani Abacha, Gbenga fought for a return to democrcary, and was subsequently incarcerated. For his resistance against the regime, he was whisked from one intergation from the next. By June 1998, demorcary had been restored, and Gbenga was able to re enter politics in Savanah. Howver, he had scars from his time in jail.

## Akale Administration

> Compromise is the backbone of politics.
>
> Gbenga

As part of a compromise between the Shining Light Group and the Primrose Faction, the ruling party nominated Peter Akale for Governor, with Angela Ochello as her deputy. The Primrose Faction was also granted the Chief of Staff position, Women's Affairs, and the Attoney General amongst others.

### Akale's Final Days

> At least he's stable, abi?
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> Gbenga, on Peter Akale's condintion.

   As one of the Cheifs of the one of the factions of the ruling party, Gbenga was alerted to then-Governor Peter Akale's major accident involving his convoy. Upon arrival at the hospital, he felt Akale's stable condintion was a sign of immediate improvement. Later the next day, he commenetd to Diane that Angela may have too much pressure, but that she is prepared to take on any challenge. The following day he spoke to Angela in her office at the Governor's Office. He said he was upset that Thompson adn the Big Three encourage her to resign, and reminded her that it was her decison at the ene dof the day. Angela, still hesitant about entering the role of Governor, reassured Gbenga that Akale would recover. Still, she questioned why she was in her postion, saying her purpose in governmnet seemed insignifcicant, even with the apparent strides created for women and youth in Savannah. Later, he spoke with longtime friend and poltical ally, Banky, asking him for teh support from Akale's team for an Ochello Administration.

### Death of Peter

    The next day Gbenga was concerned about Angela. Diane suggested she should see her but Gbenga claimed it would make things worse. He told her to back off, and to let her handle her own problems, and to Be greatful she still feels she needs him at all. After the announcement of Peter Akale’s death, Gbenga met with Banky in their usual location. Gbenga wanted to ensure a smooth transition as quickly as possible for his daughter’s tenure as Governor, and Banky had offered to act as a liaison between both the Primrose and Shining Light Group factions. Banky said many feel his daughter was capable, but lacked experience, to which Gbenga said she would learn with time. Gbenga said he would ensure the SLG will have various positions in Angela’s Government.

## Ochello Adminstration

### Securing a Deputy

    That evening, he approached the Big Three at Chief Thompson’s house, as it was a courtesy. Senators Briggs claimed Angela had reneged an oral agreement to step down. Both Thompson and Gbenga scored points referencing the natural legal proceedings for this event. They wanted Angela not contest in the next election, in 3 years time, and for Friday Bello of Finance, to serve as her deputy once she assumed office. Gbenga could only laugh at the notion, and promptly left promising to deliver their request. Gbenga and Diane went to Angela’s swearing-in at the Governor’s Office.

The day of Akale’s funeral, Banky told Gbenga that Friday Bello could be pushed for Deputy Governor. He retorted, saying Angela wouldn’t accept it. He attended the funeral for Peter Akale. Later, Gbenga, Henry, and Angela arrived at the Governor’s Office. Gbenga recommended Angela pick a deputy with haste, and suggested Friday Bello, as the only way to make peace and maintain balance between the factions.Angela resisted, saying Friday Bello did not have the interest of the people in mind, and wanted to replace her. Gbenga, although hesitant, agreed. Gbenga suggested Angela arrange to confirm a deputy with the members of the Big Three. Later when he came to see her, she insisted she didn't want a second term. Angela did not want to bend to the will of the Shining Light Group and their allies, and reasserted her position that Friday Bello would never become her deputy. Gbenga acted as a mediator when the Big Three came to see Angela.

## Personality and traits

Gbenga is a loving father who is passioante about fighting for what is right, even if it means compromise.