4th Republic (2019) on Netflix
Mabel King's campaign manager Sikiru is murdered after a violent, fraudulent election. She challenges incumbent Idris Sani's victory, with aide Ike and Sikiru's daughter Bukky at her side.
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Plot summary
Mabel King campaigns for governor in a Nigerian election that turns violent and fraudulent. After the vote, her campaign manager, Sikiru, is murdered. Mabel refuses to accept the declared result and contests the win of the sitting governor, Idris Sani, claiming the mandate for herself. Governor Sani's associate St. James and Danladi, who was Ike's rival at law school, try to subvert the case by going after witnesses. Mabel's loyal aide Ike works with her, and Bukky, Sikiru's daughter, also supports her cause.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about 4th Republic (2019)
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- 4th Republic was screened in seven Nigerian universities in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission and Enough is Enough Nigeria to curb electoral violence, and it was endorsed by the National Orientation Agency.
