Not For Sale - Ep. 13: The Strike of the Desperate

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:59:30 GMT

In this high-stakes episode, thepolitical elite escalate their tactics from bribery to planned violence andspiritual manipulation as the election draws near.

The episode opens with Hon. Madukanaya(the antagonist politician) expressing fury over the delay in an assignment to"finish" an opponent, Majie. His henchman, Akpamgbo,reassures him that the logistics are in place to strike that very evening and"leave no traces". Beyond the immediate attack, the Hon. orders themobilization of 20 youths to cause confusion at polling units and"shut down" any locations that refuse to cooperate on election day.While Utu carries out these orders, he privately worries about the fate of Gbagagba,a fellow henchman still in police custody, fearing that the Boss willeventually abandon him as well.

In a parallel development, a "Manof God" (Pastor Cletus) visits the Hon. with a "troublingrevelation" that he will lose the election. Exploiting thepolitician's desperation, the Pastor claims the battle is a "toughspiritual" one requiring a 40-day fast. When the Hon. admits he is toobusy with the campaign to fast, the Pastor offers to have his "prayerwarriors" take on the task for a fee of 2 million Naira. The Hon.immediately transfers 2.5 million Naira, and the Pastor begins adramatic, performative prayer session.

The tension culminates when Lotannarushes to the house of the Utugbaraigwe. Sweating and fearful for his ownsafety, Lotanna warns Utugbaraigwe not to sleep in the house tonight orfor the next few days. He flees before providing full details, leaving him confusedas the threat of the evening strike looms.

The episode concludes with a sternreminder of the Electoral Act. It warns citizens that giving orcollecting money or gifts to influence a vote is a crime. The penalty for beingcaught in such acts is a fine of 500,000 Naira, one year in prison, or both.The closing theme reinforces the project's core message: that the community's future,dreams, and dignity are "Not For Sale".

Not For Sale EP 12: The Payroll of Prayer

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:39:31 GMT

This episode highlights the stark contrast between individuals who maintain their integrity under pressure and those who use their social influence for transactional political gain. The drama opens in a hospital, where an Hon. Madukanaya visits Majie, a victim of a violent political attack. Although the Honourable offers a bag of fruits and an envelope of money as "support," Majie and his wife, Aruude firmly reject the financial inducement. They explain that accepting money near an election creates a conflict of interest and could be seen as an illegal inducement. Majie, a retired magistrate, well-versed in the Electoral Act, reminds the visitor that making any gift, loan, or promise to induce a person for an election return is a crime carrying a maximum fine of 500,000 Naira, 12 months imprisonment, or both. To ensure their independence, Majie even instructs his wife to throw away the fruits after the Honourable leaves, reaffirming the series' theme that their conscience is "not for sale". In a contrasting scene, Honourable visits Pastor Cletus to seek his "crowd-controlling" influence for the upcoming election. The Pastor is initially angry, feeling neglected since the last election cycle. However, the conflict is not over morality, but the size of the bribe; the Pastor is insulted by a 200,000 Naira offering, noting that other politicians have placed their "pastors and prophets on monthly payrolls". Once the Honourable agrees to put him on a regular payroll, the Pastor’s spirit is "quickly" moved to offer prayers and a blessing for the candidate’s campaign. The narrative then shifts to a discussion between two men regarding Gbagagba, a political thug currently suffering in police detention. They observe that Bangab’s boss, Hon. Madukanaya, has completely abandoned him, leaving him to face the law alone while the politician continues his campaign. The men conclude that politicians often use the youth as "tools" for their evil deeds by making them believe there are no meaningful jobs available. The episode concludes with a stern warning to the audience to "shine your eye". It reminds citizens that any gift received during an election cycle—be it money, food, or even fruit—can be a trap and a crime. The final message urges the community to refuse to sell their conscience for peanuts, as power gained through bribery and broken promises will never lead to true progress.
The drama was created and produced by Chris Sanctus Okereke, written by Ikechukwu Odum, Hillary Chukwu, and Godswill Egede. Listen now, follow, and join the dialogue.

Not For Sale: Episode 11 - Justice Over Bribery

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:18:48 GMT

In this episode, the community's resistance to political corruptionintensifies as individual integrity clashes with the desperation of thepolitical elite.

The episode begins with Ada revealing to the current women'sleader (Aruude) that she successfully tricked the Honourable's wife, Osodieme.Ada pretended she would accept a 1 million Naira bribe to fight theleader out of her position, but the deal fell through when the Honourable'swife insisted Ada take a ritual oath at the Oshimiri Shrine. Adaridicules the politicians as "demonic" and "desperate,"mocking their attempt to use shrine oaths to secure political loyalty.

Majie, known as the "voice of reason," continues his mission toawaken the community. He warns the people that their "time hasexpired" for enduring hardship and that they must not sit on the fence.He emphasises that the upcoming election is a critical opportunity to stopthose who represent them from wasting time and destroying things.

The plot moves to a police station, where an Hon. Madukanaya attemptsto use his status and a bribe to bail out his boy who attacked Majie, aretired magistrate during am outreach peogramme. The police officer exhibitsremarkable integrity by rejecting the money, insisting that "thisone no be bailable offence" and that the suspect must face the court,.

The episode concludes with a stern civic warning delivered by thepolice officer to any youth or "thugs" planning to use violence orintimidation during the election. He reminds them that such acts areserious offences that lead to imprisonment. He further cautions that ifthey are caught rigging or causing trouble, the politicians who hired themwill abandon them to face the law alone.

Not For Sale: Episode 10 - The Price of Integrity

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:44:32 GMT

This episode follows the escalating desperation of a local political"Boss" Hon Madukanaya and the attempts to corrupt the community'sdemocratic process through bribery and the destruction of voters' cards.

The plot begins with Ada visiting the wife of the Honourable.Having heard a previous bribe offer broadcast on the radio, Ada offers to dowhat "Madame Nkiru" refused: she promises to chase away Aruude,the current women's leader and the wife of the retired Magistrate (Majie), and"scatter" the women's group to ensure they all vote for theHonourable,. However, Ada demands a steep price of 1 million Naira forher services. Suspicious of her loyalty, the Honourable’s wife insists that Adamust first swear an oath at the Shrine before any money is exchanged.

Meanwhile, the Honourable expresses deep concern that he is losing theelection as the public loses confidence in his leadership, particularlyfollowing a failed attack on his rival, Utugbaraigwe. To secure a win,the Hon. and his "boys" hatch a criminal scheme to buy off anddestroy voters' cards in Majie’s constituency. They plan to offer citizensbetween 5,000 and 10,000 Naira to surrender their cards, therebydisenfranchising them and ensuring nobody features on election day.Additionally, Hon. orders his thugs to "take down" and "dealwith" Majie to stop him from preaching against vote-buying.

The narrative takes a turn when Ada ultimately refuses to swear at theshrine, citing her Christian faith. She reveals that she was merely "pullingthe leg" of the Honourable’s wife, Osodieme, to expose her truecharacter and warns her to repent. Ada asserts that if the woman attempts such"rubbish" again, she will deal with her.

The episode concludes with a stern civic education warning: itclarifies that using agents to buy voters' cards or selling one's own card is acrime that leads to imprisonment. Furthermore, anyone caught disturbinga polling unit or obstructing the election faces one year in prison and afine of 500,000 Naira.

Not For Sale Ep. 9: The Secret Eye of the People

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:40:26 GMT

The drama unfolds as Utugbaraigwe (Utu), a political candidate,seeks refuge with Majie, fearing for his life after receiving ruthless threatsfrom Madukanaya. Madukanaya’s "boys" have invaded Utu’s hometo intimidate him into withdrawing from the election. While the Chief attemptsto dismiss these as "empty threats" common in politics, Utu’s wife isterrified and urges him to quit. The Chief reinforces the gravity of the law,noting that under electoral legislation, candidates or parties guilty ofintimidation face heavy penalties, including fines up to 2 million Naira or12 months’ imprisonment.

The plot highlights a critical distinction in security: while Uturequests the help of a community vigilante, Majie insists on involvingthe DPO (District Police Officer), clarifying that candidates have alegal right to police protection and that using private groups or"boys" for security is illegal.

Central to the community's awareness is a mysterious radio stationthat acts as a "secret eye," exposing political schemes andcorruption. This station has caused panic among the political elite bybroadcasting details of secret meetings, such as a plot where Osodieme offereda 200,000 Naira bribe to unseat Aruude, the woman leader. Despitethe high price offered, the bribe was rejected as "dirty money".

The episode concludes with a powerful civic education message: itwarns that power gained through force, threats, or "scattering"elections only leads to long-term suffering. It reminds citizens that sellingor buying a vote is equivalent to selling one's future and calls for a"peace and better campaign" to ensure a true democracy.

Not For Sale EP 8: The Threat of Political Violence

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:31:00 GMT

The episode opens with high-stakes tension as political thugs attempt tointimidate candidates. One aspirant, Utugbaraigwe, is accosted at hishome and warned to withdraw his candidacy for the House of Representativesor face deadly consequences for himself and his family. Utu is also physicallyattacked by masked strangers—strangers his wife suspects were hired to scarehim away from his goal. Despite his wife’s pleas to quit for his own safety, Utugbaraigweremains defiant, declaring himself a "lion who fears no jungle" andrefusing to be silenced.

To counter the "evil plans" of established politicians like Hon.Madukanaya, Lotanna and Echezona, University Undergraduates, clandestinelyinvented radio transmitter to broadcast campaign messages. This"magic" tool allows them to reach the public without spendingsignificant money, though they operate in constant fear of being caught by Madukanaya’sthugs boys. To protect their identities as people begin to recognize theirvoices, they decide to use AI technology to mask their speech, evenadopting female voices to stay anonymous.

Not For Sale EP 7: Voice of the People and the Fight for the Ballot

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:08:00 GMT

The radio drama "Not For Sale" is a civic-focusedproduction designed to educate the public on election integrity andcommunity participation. Set during the "dawn of a new era" as anelection approach, the plot follows a community's struggle against politicalcorruption, vote-buying, and intimidation.

The narrative centres on a character named Majie, a retired Magistratewho serves as a vocal advocate for electoral justice. He actively warns thecommunity against trading their future for "bags of rice" ormoney, reminding them that their vote is their power and right. Majie uses hisplatform to educate citizens on the Electoral Act 2022, specificallyhighlighting that the unlawful possession, buying, or selling of voter’scards are criminal offences. He further warns that receiving bribes evenafter an election carries a hefty fine of at least 500,000 Naira.

The tension escalates when a local political "Boss" Hon.Madukanaya becomes frustrated by a mysterious radio broadcast that is"megaphoning" support for a rival, credible candidate. The Hon.suspects Majie is running an unauthorised radio station from his home to"mess up" the election for the established powers. Consequently, Majieis invited for questioning, and the police obtain a warrant to search hishouse.

During the search, the drama highlights themes of vigilance andjustice through Majie's wife. Suspicious that the police might plantevidence to silence her husband, she refuses to let them enter until shehas searched the officers themselves. Although the police "turn everyhouse" and "all of the rooms upside down," they find noevidence of radio equipment, leaving the Hon. to plot a different way tostop Majie’s influential message.

The drama concludes with a powerful behaviour change message,urging the audience to "wise up". It frames the choice as one between"progress and development" or "denial, hunger, andsuffering". The final warning reminds listeners that selling a vote for 5,000Naira today is a crime against their own conscience that will leave them "beggingfor food tomorrow".

Not For Sale EP 6: Protecting the Ballot and the Future

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:04:37 GMT

The drama explores the underhanded tactics used during an election cycleand the community's resistance to them. The plot unfolds through several keyinteractions:

Hon. Madukanaya member is involved in a plot to unseat a popular women'sleader, Aruude, because she challenged him and his wife. To achieve this, a Nkiruis offered a bribe of 100,000 Naira (with another 100,000 promised uponcompletion) to mobilize women against her.

The political establishment is shown to be panicked by a local radiostation that is broadcasting their secret discussions and "evilplans" word-for-word. This leads to internal accusations of "stabbingin the back" and leaking information to the media.

A campaign tactic involves distributing food items—including rice,salt, sugar, and wrappers—to villagers in exchange for their support. Whilesome characters argue they should keep the items because it is "our moneythey used to buy it," others firmly reject the gifts to maintain theirintegrity.

A central part of the dialogue serves as an educational tool, informingthe audience that the Electoral Act incriminates both the giver and thereceiver of any gift intended to influence a voter’s decision. The statedpenalty for this crime is one year in prison, a fine of 500,000 Naira, or both.

The programme concludes with a strong message urging citizens to "shineyour eye" and not sell their future to politicians, emphasizing that thegreatest political currency is the trust and goodwill of the people.

NOT FOR SALE EP 5: The Cost of Compromise

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:00:01 GMT

This episode of Not for Sale focuses on the intertwined issues of election malpractice, economic hardship, and community integrity. The episode highlights the consequences of selling votes, framed against the backdrop of a potential teachers' strike threatened by unpaid salary arrears. Characters debate the value of voting for credible candidates ("Utugbaraigwe") versus those who distribute immediate financial incentives and material gifts like rice and wrappers ("Madukanaya" or "Honorable"). A key confrontation occurs when community members are warned that collecting money or gifts for votes provides temporary relief but leaves them without accountability or support for four years.

A central conflict revolves around Madame Majie (also referred to as Aruude), the women leader, who actively discourages vote selling. As a result, she becomes the target of a political scheme: Osodieme, Hon.'s wife attempts to bribe Nkiru, one of the strongest voices among the women of Umuoma, with 100,000 (with the promise of more later) to start a campaign to remove Aruude from her leadership position. The scheme is intended to safeguard the political career of the briber's husband, who is running in the next election.

NOT FOR SALE EP. 4: The Honourable's Nightmare

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The episode highlights how a new, experimental but powerful youth radio station has emerged in the community, providing crucial educational broadcasts that are"scattering things" politically. The station is activelyteaching listeners how to "vote right," detailing electionlaws, and exposing cases of fraud and rigging within the town.

The hopeful candidate, the Hon. Madukanaya, is consumed by fear and anger due to threats both from his political rival and from community activists. The Utugbaraigwe confides in the Chief that he suspects his rival, Madukanaya, isattempting to hijack the electoral process. Madukanaya is reportedly planning to buy up voters' cards from the Majie’s "stronghold" with the specific intent of destroying them to deny voting access, which the Majie notes is a "big crime".

The Honourable troubles are compounded by the actions of Aruude, Majie’s wife, who is actively campaigning against him. She accused the Honourable of embezzlingmoney meant for community projects and using those funds to sponsor his campaign. This resulted in significant embarrassment when she convinced womenat a meeting to reject the campaign clothes and money offered by the Honourable. Theprimary source of the Honourable’s anxiety is the anonymous radio station. It is causing "big wahala" (trouble) by reporting on his political schemes, including discussing how people are selling their cards and collecting money from the Honourable. The station even broadcast details about a community meeting and a small quarrel the politician had. The Honourable is certain that the station is being run by undercover journalists.Determined to stop this "nonsense radio" from disrupting hiscampaign, he immediately hires thugs to investigate its identity and location. He offers a substantial reward of 200,000 NGN to find out "everything about that radio station", including where it is operating from.

NOT FOR SALE EP 3: THE UNSEEN FORCE

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The story, which is part of the radio drama series Not for Sale, focuses on a clandestine effort to combat vote buying through community media and political mobilization.

The excerpt begins with the successful setup and testing of a secret radio transmitter by a small group of collaborators, Lotanna and Echezona. They celebrate their success, recognizing that they can now broadcast to the entire community. However, they acknowledge that operating the transmitter is a crime because they do not have an operational license. Their explicit purpose for engaging in this illegal activity is to support the campaign against vote buying, and they emphasize that the setup must remain secret. They decide to hide the transmitter on a roof, powering it using a solar panel, and plan to broadcast music, recorded local events, and civic education material.

The impact of the secret broadcast is almost immediate. Majie and wife discover that his previous public address to the community, in which he warned that taking money for votes means selling one's future, is being aired on the radio. He notes that although no journalists were present at the original event, someone must have secretly recorded it and sent it to a station. While he sees this as a positive development that helps spread the anti-vote buying message, he and others are puzzled by the source, noting that the station sounds close by and clearer than others, leading some to suspect it is the "voice of Umuoma".

Encouraged by the campaign gaining ground and the support of the community, the Utugbaraigwe agrees to run for election to the National Assembly. The clip then shifts to a meeting of the women of Umuoma, where Osodieme attempts to distribute campaign clothes and money. This act is immediately condemned by Aruude as "madness" and vote buying, stressing that the women must not sell their future.

Not for Sale EP2: Mandate Without a Price

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:32:30 GMT

The drama explores the intense conflict surrounding a local election in the Umuoma federal constituency. A central theme is the practice of vote buying and selling, which is repeatedly stressed as a crime under the law. The episode features a powerful confrontation between a sitting politician (Honorable Madukanaya) who believes he can achieve support through money and bribes, and his uncle, Maji, a respected retired Magistrate who is actively fighting corruption and trying to destroy the politician's career by urging people not to accept money for their votes. The episode follows efforts to convince Utugbaraigwe to run as a representative, despite his previous loss due to opponents buying votes, with the assurance that this time, he will be supported by the community through an effort aimed at drastically reducing vote selling and promoting a free and fair election

Not For Sale EP 1: The Price of a Vote

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:35:51 GMT

In the premiere episode of Not for Sale, a gripping radio drama from Agent of Communication and Development (A-CODE) in partnership with the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and supported by UK FCDO, listeners are drawn into a heated confrontation between a long-serving politician and his outspoken Uncle.

As election season approaches, the community of Omoa faces a moral crossroad. The Uncle, disillusioned by years of unfulfilled promises, calls on his people to correct the “mistakes of the past” — rejecting vote selling, voter intimidation, and corruption. His Nephew, nicknamed Honourable, has held power for 16 years yet failed to deliver on vital needs: roads, healthcare, and erosion control. When the Uncle exposes his Nephew’s past vote-buying schemes, the tension boils over. The politician’s attempt to silence him with bribes is met with fierce resistance and a reminder that leadership is a trust, not a trade.

This episode delivers a powerful message: a vote is not a commodity—it is a citizen’s future. Through authentic dialogue, suspense, and community-driven storytelling, Not for Sale challenges Nigerians to reject political manipulation and demand accountability.

The episode closes with a stark warning about the legal penalties for vote buying and selling—up to two years in prison or a ₦500,000 fine—and a resounding reminder: “Your future no dey for sale.”

Episode 1 sets the tone for the series—a bold call for civic integrity, collective action, and democratic renewal in Nigeria.