The death of Lagata, the military usurper of the Jogbo throne, sets off a nervous search of a credible Onijogbo.  Hopes are high that Arese, a very young man, if elected will bring back the golden age of Jogbo.

Some entrenched interest in Jogbo however, hijack the process and install Adebosipo, a retired police officer whom they think will not rock the boat of greedy exploitation of Jogbo resources.

Adebosipo’s resolve to serve the people and his refusal to loot the treasury set him on a collision course with the powerful chiefs who are bent on bringing down his rule.