Election Madness

Title: "Election Madness" Genre: Political Satire Logline: In the tumultuous political landscape of Nigeria in 1992, a bumbling, well-intentioned local candidate and his team must navigate corruption, absurdity, and hilarious misadventures as they attempt to win a rigged election. INT. SMALL CAMPAIGN OFFICE - DAY The campaign office is a chaotic scene, with posters, banners, and volunteers frantically running around. Meet KUNLE, a bumbling, good-hearted local candidate who wants to make a difference in Nigeria's corrupt political system. KUNLE (to his team) Alright, team! Today's the day we change Nigeria! EXT. CAMPAIGN RALLY - DAY Kunle stands at a makeshift podium, delivering a passionate speech about change, while the crowd responds with apathy and boredom. CROWD MEMBER #1 (sarcastic) Oh, more promises! INT. CAMPAIGN OFFICE - NIGHT Kunle's campaign manager, CHIKE, bursts in, holding a mysterious envelope. CHIKE (excited) Kunle, you won't believe this! We've received an anonymous donation! KUNLE (suspicious) Anonymous? How much? Chike hands Kunle an envelope with a huge wad of cash. KUNLE (amazed) Wow, we're rich! EXT. VOTING BOOTH - ELECTION DAY Kunle and his team watch as voters are openly bribed by rival candidates. Kunle tries to bribe a voter but accidentally gives him too much money. VOTER (laughing) You politicians are all the same! INT. POLLING STATION - DAY Kunle and his team watch the election results on a TV. The numbers are clearly rigged in favor of the corrupt incumbent candidate, GENERAL ABACHA. KUNLE (angry) This is outrageous! We have to do something! EXT. STREET PROTEST - DAY Kunle leads a protest against the rigged election. They chant slogans and carry hilarious signs. The police arrive, and chaos ensues. POLICE OFFICER (intimidating) Break it up! Or else! Kunle accidentally tosses a tomato at the police officer's face, leading to a comical chase. INT. CAMPAIGN OFFICE - NIGHT Kunle and his team brainstorm a plan to expose the election fraud. CHIKE (excited) What if we get evidence of the rigged ballots? Kunle and the team devise a plan to infiltrate the election commission's office. EXT. ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE - NIGHT Kunle and his team sneak into the office, disguised as janitors. They find incriminating evidence of election fraud. KUNLE (grinning) We've got them now! INT. CAMPAIGN OFFICE - NIGHT Kunle and his team present the evidence to the media, leading to a scandal that rocks the nation. General Abacha is exposed, and the international community pressures him to step down. EXT. VICTORY RALLY - DAY Kunle wins the re-run election with overwhelming support from the people. The crowd cheers, and Kunle gives an inspiring speech about hope and change. KUNLE (teary-eyed) Today, we prove that even in the darkest times, a few determined individuals can make a difference! FADE OUT. "Electon Madness" is a hilarious and heartwarming political satire that highlights the absurdity of Nigerian politics in 1992 while celebrating the power of ordinary people to bring about change.