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The Governor

The Governor

20166.01 Season13 EpisodesEnded

Overview

When sudden tragedy forces a deputy to step into the role of governor, she faces grueling political and personal tests in order to lead her state.

NetworksEbonyLife TV

Top Cast

Caroline Chikezie

Caroline Chikezie

Angela Ochello

Samuel Abiola Robinson

Samuel Abiola Robinson

Toju Ochello

J

Jude Chukwuka

Chief Sobifa Thomson

K

Kunle Coker

Senator briggs

T

Taiwo Obileye

Chief Momoh-Alli

About The Governor

The Governor is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2016. it stars Caroline Chikezie, Samuel Abiola Robinson, Jude Chukwuka. When sudden tragedy forces a deputy to step into the role of governor, she faces grueling political and personal tests in order to lead her state.

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