"Naija Chronicles: The Presidential Shuffle"

Title: "Naija Chronicles: The Presidential Shuffle" Genre: Political Satire Logline: In the tumultuous political landscape of Nigeria in 1991, a bumbling journalist stumbles upon a secret plan by a group of eccentric politicians to shuffle the presidential candidates, leading to hilarious chaos and unexpected consequences. INT. NAIJA TELEVISION STATION - NEWSROOM - DAY We open in a bustling newsroom, where journalists are franticly typing away. Meet CHIDI (early 30s, disheveled, and earnest), a well-meaning but clumsy journalist. CHIDI (excited) Guys, I've got a hot tip! There's a secret meeting tonight. Top politicians! The newsroom erupts in chaos. Editors scramble to assign reporters to the story. EXT. LAGOS STREET - NIGHT Chidi lurks outside a posh restaurant where the politicians are meeting. Through a cracked window, he glimpses the eccentric politicians: GENERAL OKON (70s, a retired military officer who insists on wearing his uniform), CHIEF MADAMKO (50s, a flamboyant fashionista), and HONORABLE AJUWAYA (40s, a charismatic but gullible politician). INT. CHIDI'S APARTMENT – NIGHT Chidi frantically writes his article, but as a mishap-prone journalist, he spills coffee on his notes, mixes up names, and drops his pen into his soup. INT. NAIJA TELEVISION STATION - NEWSROOM - NEXT DAY Chidi submits his article, filled with unintentional comedic errors. EDITOR (outraged) Chidi! You've made us a laughingstock! "General Onion," "Chief Madam Cow," "Honorable Juju Bird"? EXT. NAIJA STREET - DAY Chaos ensues as Chidi's hilariously inaccurate article goes viral. People mock the politicians mercilessly. INT. GENERAL OKON'S CAMPAIGN OFFICE - DAY General Okon, Chief Madamko, and Honorable Ajuwaya, frustrated with the public ridicule, hatch a plan. GENERAL OKON (to others) We must change the narrative! Let's shuffle our identities. I'll become Chief Madamko, Chief Madamko will become Honorable Ajuwaya, and Ajuwaya will be me! EXT. NAIJA CAMPAIGN RALLY - DAY The politicians appear on stage, hilariously impersonating each other. General Okon in a colorful gown, Chief Madamko in a military uniform, and Honorable Ajuwaya in eccentric attire. AUDIENCE (laughing) Look! It's General Madamko! INT. CHIDI'S APARTMENT - NIGHT Chidi watches the rally on TV, stunned by the bizarre turn of events. CHIDI (whispering) This can't be real! EXT. NAIJA CAMPAIGN RALLY - CONTINUOUS As the politicians continue to impersonate each other, chaos ensues. Supporters are confused, leading to a comically disastrous rally. INT. NAIJA TELEVISION STATION - NEWSROOM - NEXT DAY Chidi uncovers the truth about the identity shuffle, realizing the politicians' ploy. CHIDI (excited) I've got the scoop of the century! EXT. NAIJA PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE - NIGHT Chidi reveals the politicians' secret live on national television. The candidates scramble to explain themselves, creating uproarious confusion. INT. NAIJA TELEVISION STATION - NEWSROOM - LATER Chidi's reputation as a journalist is restored and the politicians' scheme is exposed. The nation erupts in laughter. EXT. NAIJA STREET - DAY The politicians, humiliated and defeated, walk off into the sunset, their identities forever shuffled. FADE OUT. "Naija Chronicles: The Presidential Shuffle" is a satirical look at the absurdities of Nigerian politics in 1991, filled with mistaken identities, comedic mishaps, and the enduring resilience of the Nigerian people in the face of political chaos.