Senator Briggs

**Briggs** is a politician serving as a Senator from Savannah State in the National Assembly of Nigeria. A member of the ruling party's Shining Light faction, Briggs is also one of the powerful Big Three. Briggs maintains heavy influence on state politics. He has a short temper, and is quick to react when he feels threatened. Briggs is often at odds with businessman and fellow power broker, Dr. Jalo, who he disagrees with frequently.

## Political Crisis

Briggs, along with the rest of the Big Three visited then-Governor Peter Akale in the hospital, where he was being treated for injuries sustained in a major car accident. Briggs seemed uncompfotable at the unstable nature of the situation, and wanted assurances from Chief Thompson. He soon became disguruntled after he realized Angela Ochello became acting Governor. The following evening, the Big Three wearing the complainants of Friday Bello, Commissioner for Finance. Friday, a long time ally of the Big Three, aired his concerned to the members, saying Ochello’s role was degrading, and is causing trouble. Briggs said Ochello would not be a problem, and normalcy would return to the state. Thompson clarified Angela’s absence from the succession plan, and offered to have Angela resign in the case of Peter’s demise. That night, Angela arrived at Thompson’s house to discuss her political future. After giving her praise, the three men eventually were blunt and informed Angela that she must resign if Peter dies, to maintain peace and compromise within the party.

### Flying Peter out

> Nobody could have anticpated an outcome like that, Jalo!
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> Senator Briggs on Peter being flown out

Briggs was intially mad that he was awakened by the news that Peter was set to leave for further treatment that night. Jalo, who said his small girlfirends had robbed him of his memeory, reminde dthe Senator that the last time this happened, the First Lady held the state for ransom, and requested immediate action. Briggs said Magdalen was incpaable, but was dismissed by Jalo, who said many thought the smae of the previous First Lady. Briggs said no one could have anticipated this outcome, even though Jalo reminded him he did just that much earlier. Jalo said all indigenous ambulance services (some of which owned by his friends) but others we’re still operating. To clip Henry’s wings, Thompson told Friday to instruct Musa to delay, disrupt, and frustrate the flight discreetly, as their object was to delay not deter. Despite all their plotting, shortly after Musa returned to the hospital, Peter suddenly began to experience a seizure, exciting chaos. Not long after, Thompson delivered the announcement that Peter Akale had in fact died. Briggs joined in on the brief mourning and rushed celebration that followed. The next day at the hospital, Thompson reminded the men that the news of Akale’s demise must be kept hidden for the time being, to Briggs’ distaste. The impatient Senator wanted to speed up the process. He was caught off guard at the Thompson Residence, when he realized Angela Ochello wouldn’t resign. When Gbenga arrived to meet with the Big Three, he claimed Angela reneged on the oral agreement made with Thompson. He did not attend her subsequent inaguration as Governor.

## Ochello's Tenure

### False Sense of Security

After the sudden ascension of Ochello, the SLG were initially very quiet , but internally they were determining how to move forward. Unlike some of his colleagues, Briggs suggested to watch and wait rather than act quickly. Chief Thompson came up with the idea of having Jalo and Briggs speak publicly about their difference, in order to give the illusion of a broken faction. Briggs and Jalo attended Peter Akale’s funeral, and soon got into a heated argument. Thompson pretended to cool their heads. The men were insulted when they were asked to come to the Governor's Office to discuss Angela Ochello’s Deputy Governor. Despite Gbenga's attempt at mediation, Briggs and the others were furious. After a political sparse, Angela said she would review a shortlist, and consider a candidate.

## Personality and traits

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Briggs has a very short temper, and often snaps at enemies and allies alike. His large demeanor is matched by his booming voice. Senator Briggs is not afraid to express himself, especially when talking to the Big Three and Friday Bello.