Friday Bello

Friday Bello as Commissioner for Finance

> I never joke about money.
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> Friday Bello

**Friday Bello** is a politician who served as the Savannah State Commsioner of Finance. A member of the Shining Light faction of the ruling part, Friday had deep connections to the Big Three. Throughout his tenure he served directly to the party, securing assest and funding over state projects. Friday is extremely selfish and greedy, and has used his positon to fiancially beneift himslef and his allies. He prioritizes money over all else, and is willing to sacifrice almost anything to protect it. He was instrumental in the Chinese Deal, the Contract Scandal, and more events throughout the Ochello Administration. He served under Governors Peter Akale, and Angela Ochello.

## Akale Crisis

### Secret Meetings

Shortly before Akale's final press confrence, Friday recieved some of the last finalizations of the Chinese Deal, via Peter Akale's singnature. Henry Duke, the Chief of Staff, did not trust Friday's motivation. He resisted the Chinese Deal, but Peter said it would benefit Savanah in the long term.

Later the follwoing day, Friday attened an emergcny ExCo meeting, with Akale's cabinet. He defended his department against claims of insufficient for other departments, and insited the Chinese Deal be rushed through the Government, and be implemented fast. He was shocked when Angela Ochello, who arrived univited, knew about bothe the Chinese Deal, and teh contract payemnts, ones that Friday's ministry were not giving. That night, Friday seeked the help of the Big Three, who were not impressed by Friday’s complaints. He was angered that Ochello had stormed into the meeting, and found her status degrading. Senator Briggs said she was of no concern, and that everything will eventually return to normal. Jalo and Friday were not convinced, and believed a power struggle was possible. Chief Thompson reassured his camp that Angela Ochello would be of no concern, and suggested having her prepare a resignation letter in the case of Peter’s death.

### Death of Peter Akale

> Well if they don't like it, they can go an die.
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> Friday Bello to Chief Thompson

   Friday received the news that Angela Ochello would reisgn if Peter dies from Chief Thompson, via phone call, who he also warned that they should be prepared in the case of Peter's death. He praised the chief for his leadership, and informed a pleased Musa. Carl, who was given priase by his father for his observation that Ohcello would become Governor eiether way, was informed by Musa, that by controlling teh flow of information to the press and public they would be teh first to know, and can thus, act on it. He also said he would use his CSO position to limit the ability of friends and aides from seeing him, to the delight of Friday. Later, Musa, who had left for the hospital to report to duty, informed Friday that plans were already made to have Peter flown out that night. Friday, who was somewhat upset at the news, but also unsure of the consequences that it would bring, told him to play along, and to report every half hour.

Some time later, he came to the Big Three with the news. Senator Briggs did not understand the need for concern, to which Jalo responsded that some of his "small girlfriends" had robbed him of memory; he reminded him that the last time a similar situation occured with the previous First Lady, who held the state fro ransom with the Governor as bait. Magdalen, who appeared to be incpabale of such a crime by Briggs, was not fully trusted as Jalo, who reminded Briggs that the former First Lady also appeared incpabale, and that they must take action to prvent hisory from repeating. Friday advised swift action. The plot incidited by the Big Three that followed ended up bearing little fruit, as by the time Musa arrived at the hospital to finalize the plans for Akale’s transfer, Peter began to suffer a seizure. His death was announced to the group by Chief Thompson. Dr. Jalo then appointed Friday as their Governor in waiting; Friday was honored, and promised not to fail them.

### Ochello refuses to resign

By noon the next day, Friday, along with his loyal aide Musa, made their way to the Thompson Residence, in preparation for Angela Ochello’s resignation. Both were caught off guard when it was revealed that Ochello was not going to resign, making her the Governor-apparent. Moving to Plan B, Friday reluctantly ordered Musa to get Magdalen off her sedative, and have be released from the hospital. Afterwards, he wanted Musa to leak the news of Peter’s demise to the news media and press. Musa presumably worked with great efficiency, as soon Friday and the Big Three watched Angela deliver an interview on live Tv, in which she claimed she would continue the legacy left by Akale, but it was anything but business as usual. Later at his home, Friday was with his wife, son, and Musa, fuming with bewilderment about Angela Ochello’s new position. Mrs. Bello tried to calm Friday, who was inpatient to wait for the next opportunity for his own tenure as Governor. “People don’t just change their minds…Change it again.” Musa suggested tapping her phones, but Friday said it was too risky. He then proposed that Carl fish around for some information with Angela’s daughter, Iffy, despite warnings from his wife. Some time later, Mrs. Bello seemed unsure of Friday’s tactics involving Carl. Friday said he didn’t care about the outcome, saying Carl would benefit in the long term, despite the emotional stress it could cause.

## Ochello Administration

### Chinese Deal and Fund Reallocation

As Commissioner of the Finance Department, Friday was essentially obligated to attend the inauguration of Angela Ochello, who in becoming Governor of Savannah, would also become the state’s Chief Executive. Although he was in attendance at the Governor’s Office, Friday seem visibly displeased and annoyed, knowing that hours ago he was set to have the job his new boss now possess. At a meeting a few days later, with members of the Shining Light Group at Chief Thompson's house, he reminded the men of their mutual investment in the Chinese deal. The deal had been in limbo since Akale’s incapacitation, and it was not a priority for the incoming Primrose faction led government. He suggested harassing Angela Ochello’s administration, and to strike before they grasp their power. In Henry's office. Friday Bello seemed irritated about the slow progress of the deal; Henry assured him it was high on their priority list, and would inevitably be resolved. Later during an ExCo meeting, Friday said there were no funds to provide to the Ministry of Women’s Affairs. After confirming there was a state delegation that was going on a trip to the US State of Utah, Angela asked Friday to allocate the funds for said trip to Women’s Affairs to complete a devlopment center. Friday protested, but Angela stood firm, and he ultimately transferred the funds.

## Personality and traits

Friday is very greedy and protective of his fiancial assets. He prioritizes money over all else, even at time his own family. Friday has a notorisouly short fuse, and owas often angered with members of his own party or faction. A master manipulator, Friday maintained little repsect for the Primrose group, let alone Governor Angela Ochello. Friday uses money rather than respect to gain political allies. Fellow Shining Light loyalist, such as Musa, were seen as more of a tool rather than a friend.

## Behind the scenes

Friday is played by the Nigerian actor, Edmond Enaibe.