4TH REPUBLIC is a political thriller set against the backdrop of a highly contested and heavily marred governorship election in Nigeria and its ensuing election petition tribunal.

The film, which focuses on electoral violence, good governance and the role of the judiciary, is set to be released in cinemas in Nigeria and across West Africa from April 2019.

Synopsis

“Following a violent and fraudulent governorship election resulting in the death of her campaign manager Sikiru (Jide Attah), aspirant Mabel King (Kate Henshaw) challenges the declaration of incumbent governor Idris Sani (Sani Mu’azu) as winner.

As the case goes before an election tribunal, the hunt for possible witnesses in possession of incriminating video evidence begins.

Mabel’s idealistic aide Ike (Eyinna Nwigwe), and Sikiru’s daughter Bukky (Linda Ejiofor), race against Sani’s ruthless right-hand man St. James (Bimbo Manuel) and Ike’s Law School rival, Danladi (Yakubu Mohammed). Both are willing to do whatever is necessary to silence the witnesses… unless Ike and Bukky get to them first.”

Please contact: uyakubu@griotstudios.org or ishaya@amateurheads.com for more information.

4TH REPUBLIC is a co-production between Griot Studios Ltd. and Amateur Heads Productions, and is made possible through the support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).