David Ochello

David shortly before a state dinner.

> Lose this battle, win the war.
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> David Ochello

**David Ochello** is a political scientist and academic who is First Gentlemen of Savannah State, as the husband of Angela Ochello. He is the father of Iffy and Toju Ochello, and works as a Proffesaor of Poltical Science at the Savannah State College. David married Angela Momoh-Alli shortly after she returned from England, with a desire to open her dental practice. Soon afterwards, Ifeoma and Toju were born. David was relatively compfortable when his wife became the Deputy Governor of Savannah, enjoying his time at their home, 24 Thorburn Drive. When the detah of Governor Peter Akale was announced, Angela stepped into the role to succeed him. David was hesitant, and intially reisisted adpating to his new life as the First Gentleman of the state. Eventually, David belived it was for the better for himself and his family, and soon settled into the Governor's Mansion. David supported his wife as she navigated the world of politics. As a father, David supported his children in their endevours, and was always ready to help them.

## Akale's Final Days

> ...nothing will happen to the Governor...They say he's as strong as an ox.
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> David Ochello, on Peter Akale

   David was one of the first to be notified of Akale's accident, and he visited the hospital where he was. During the time before Angela's rise to power, David lived at (residence at the time), with their children. They enjoyed a relatively peacful life, contrary to the lifestyle they would live with later. Shortly after the news broke of the accident, Nigerian Twitter began trending Angela. David reassured Iffy and Carl that the Govenror will be fine, and will soon recover. Later that evening, after some hesitation, Dvaid allowed Iffy and Carl to return to their university.

### Paranoia

The next morning, David voiced concenr to Toju about his academic career. Later, while in his office, he recieved a call from Angela. Angela said she felt wooried about the secrecry of the BIg Three and Akale in general, but Dvaid advised not to worry. That night, Angela returned home, saying that the Cabinet was holding meeting. David advise speaking to Gbenga, but Angela said it would only make things worse. Suddnely. Angela recived a call from Chief Thompson, and left for his home. She returned, dismayed at the realization that she cannot become Governor. David reminded her that naturally she shoudl become Governor if Pter dies, but Angela dismissed the possibility, saying Peter will recover. Later in their bedroom, David said Angela should instead think about what she really wants, rather than the legal ramifications, remidning her a more simple life outside of politics.

### Akale's Final Hours

Later she met with David at his office at Savannah State College. Her last visit being 4 years ago was a refelction of how politics has taken over much of her time. Angela was very conflicted about how to balance politics and family, and had been struggling with it ever since she became Deputy Governor. In the wake of the Akale crisis, David was more than open to Angela reisgning, as he belived it would allow her to return to a previous life. During the conversation, David seemed offnede by the fact that Angela seemed more involved in politics. Angela was still conflcited, but David had a more black and white perspective, even accusing Angela of putting politics over family, to which Angela took offense to. Later that evening, Angela returned home, and spoke to David; both reflected on the politcal situation.

## The First Gentleman

> For such a brilliant man, you can be such a bloody fool.
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> Osita

The next day, he went to the university to work. He switched his phone off, and was thus unable to return a call from Angela. While David was working, Ostia, his friend and colleague, interrupted and asked why he wasn’t answering his phone. David was unaware of Akale’s death, as he wanted limited disturbances from the outside. He received call from Angela, who asked him to turn on the Tv, and she quickly hung up. David switched it on to SNTV; David and Ostia watched as Angela was interviewed, as David was shocked with the news of Peter’s demise As he watched, David realized he would become the First Gentleman of the state Later in the night, David arrived at the house and met with Angela, Linda, and Joyce. Once in private, David became upset that Angela took office, despite her reasoning that spawned form Iffy’s speech. The following morning, David accepted Angela’s decision; he stayed home and got dressed into more suitable attire with his children. He attend the inauguration of his wife soon after.

### Adjusting

At the University, David complained to Osita that he found the presence of the secret service distracting and irritating. Osita explained that David’s status requires such measures, and asked him to apologize to the detail. After the funeral of Peter Akale, David returned to Thorburn, where he spoke with Angela about spending more time together. He planned to stay at home, until Angles told him that she also the movers will be careful when transporting his belongings. David, caught off guard, said the moving caught him off guard. After a short fight, David left dismayed. Later, he met with Osita for dinner, and explained he simply didn’t want to move into the house; Osita said he should do it anyways. As the night came, Osita suggested David return to Angela, but David insisted she didn’t need him. Meanwhile, David’s parents visited the Governor's Mansion, but never got a chance to see him. Angela continued to call David and his security team, and learned he had returned to the Thorburn house. Once Angela found him there, they made-up once again, and eventually returned to the Governor’s House. That night, Henry called Angela while she was sleeping, and told her a building had collapsed on the Marbero housing estate. Henry, David, and Henry rushed to the scene, and helped the injured.

### Lobbying

The next morning David thought about the incident, and seemed to have fully settled in at the government house. Later, Osita approached David in his office for coffee. David admitted he was wrong for ignoring Angela, to Osita’s delight. David mentioned the Dean of Faculty Was set to visit him, as he was set to depart for an academic conference at some point in the future. The Vice Chancellor of the university approached David, and suggested he use his position as First Gentleman to encourage his wife to give more funding for the university. David was hesitant, and felt uneasy about the request.

## Personality and traits

> I asked you to choose family, to choose me. You chose politics instead.
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> David Ochello to Angela Ochello

    David is resiatnt to change, but learns to adapt as he enters public life. He is loves his children, and is a proud father. David wanst to cons=ider teh feelings of other, especially those close to them, and feel ebtrayed when they don't return the favor. A caring yet senstive man, David is an anchor to Angela's chaotic life.

## Behind the scenes

David Ochello is a fictional character created by EbonyLifeTv, which is headed by Mo Abudu. He is portrayed by Bimbo Manuel.