Agents Of Communication and Development

NOT FOR SALE Radio Drama

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Produced by Agent of Communication and Development (A-CODE) in collaboration with the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, "Not for Sale" is a gripping radio drama series that dives deep into the heart of Nigeria’s democracy—where community voices clash with political power, and every voter must decide between short-term gain and long-term future. Set in the Southeast State ahead of the 2025 Anambra election, the drama follows everyday citizens navigating manipulation, broken promises, poverty, and the growing menace of vote buying.

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Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

Not For Sale EP. 24 - Election Without War: Rejecting the Politics of Fear 22.06.2026

In this high-stakes episode of "Not for Sale," the tension between the corrupt Honorable Madukanaya and the community reaches a boiling point. The story opens with Aruude returning from the hospital after the failed "Plan C" assassination attempt. Enjoy the rest of the action packed story and please give us some feedback.

NOT FOR SALE EP. 18: Desperate Measures: When Vote Buying Fails 02.06.2026

In this episode of "Not for Sale," the corrupt politician Honorable Madukanaya grows increasingly desperate as his previous schemes including vote-buying and an assassination attempt continue to fail. To regain control, he recruits a ruthless new "Chief Operation Officer" to replace his former henchman. This new recruit is tasked with organizing "gallant boys" to use...

NOT FOR SALE EP 23- Plan C in Motion: The Ballot Box Snatchers 02.06.2026

This high-stakes episode of "Not for Sale" opens with the emotional testimony of Aruude, who narrowly survives the "Plan C" hit-and-run attempt by diving out of the path of a speeding car after hearing her son's warning. While the community leaders recognize this as a "calculated attempt" to silence them through fear, the villainous Honorable Madukanaya is already...

NOT FOR SALE EP. 22 - Standing Against Intimidation: The Power of Awareness 24.05.2026

This intense episode of "Not for Sale" follows the escalatingdesperation of Honourable Madukanaya as he moves from bribery to violent assassination plots . The story centers on "Plan C," a cold-blooded "hit and run" operation designed to look like a driving accident to avoid suspicion while silencing political opposition, Madukanaya justifies this brutality byclaiming...

NOT FOR SALE EP. 21 - Plan C: Operation Hit and Run 06.05.2026

This episode highlights the increasing desperation of corrupt politicians and the community's firm stance against electoral malpractice. Hear what happened next.

NOT FOR SALE EP 20 - Shine Your Eye: The True Cost of a Vote 29.04.2026

The episode begins with Utugbaraigwe preparing to leave the safety of Majie’s home, expressing deep gratitude for the protection they received while planning their campaign for the Federal House of Representatives. Hear what happened next.

NOT FOR SALE EP. 19 - The Power of One Voice: Standing Against Intimidation 22.04.2026

This episode follows the redemption of a former political operative and the efforts of a community to combat electoral violence through education and unity . The story begins in a police cell, where Akpamgbo expresses deep regret for his "foolishness" in serving a corrupt politician named Honorable Madukanaya, realizing that his actions only brought hardship to the community

Not For Sale - EP. 17: The Price of a Voice: Reclaiming the Mandate 31.03.2026

This compelling episode of the radio drama "Not for Sale" explores the dark reality of voter card suppression and election bribery in a Umuoma. Listen and enjoy the story.

Not For Sale: EP. 16 - The Thug’s Repentance 24.03.2026

In this high-stakes episode, the political corruption andviolence orchestrated by Honourable Madukanaya begin to publicly unravel. The episode opens with Hon. and his wife discussing a failed attempt topoison Majie using chemically treated money and poisoned fruits. Althoughtheir henchmen claimed to have killed everyone in a house attack, Hon. isinfuriated to hear a radio report confirming that Ut...

Not For Sale: EP. 15 - The False Victory 17.03.2026

The episode begins with Ugomma expressing profound fear and trauma following the assassination attempt on her husband, Utugbaraigwe. She questions if the risk of the election is worth their lives, fearing that the "enemies" will strike again. Her friend, Aruude, encourages her, arguing that the failed attack is proof of the enemy's desperation andthat Utu must not abandon the electio...

Not For Sale: EP 14 - The Narrow Escape 10.03.2026

Following the midnight warning from Lotanna in the previous episode, Utugbaraigwe (Utu) discusses the threat with his friend Majie. Recognizing that the desperatepolitical opponent is likely behind the threat, the Majie insists that Utu and his wife, immediately move to his home for safety. Despite Utu's initial hesitation to leave his belongings, they flee just in time. Under the cover of dar...

Not For Sale - Ep. 13: The Strike of the Desperate 18.02.2026

In this high-stakes episode, thepolitical elite escalate their tactics from bribery to planned violence andspiritual manipulation as the election draws near. The episode opens with Hon. Madukanaya(the antagonist politician) expressing fury over the delay in an assignment to"finish" an opponent, Majie . His henchman, Akpamgbo ,reassures him that the logistics are in place to strike that v...

Not For Sale EP 12: The Payroll of Prayer 03.02.2026

This episode highlights the stark contrast between individuals who maintain their integrity under pressure and those who use their social influence for transactional political gain. The drama opens in a hospital, where an Hon. Madukanaya visits Majie, a victim of a violent political attack. Although the Honourable offers a bag of fruits and an envelope of money as "support," Majie and hi...

Not For Sale: Episode 11 - Justice Over Bribery 27.01.2026

In this episode, the community's resistance to political corruptionintensifies as individual integrity clashes with the desperation of thepolitical elite. The episode begins with Ada revealing to the current women'sleader (Aruude) that she successfully tricked the Honourable's wife, Osodieme. Ada pretended she would accept a 1 million Naira bribe to fight theleader out of her position,...

Not For Sale: Episode 10 - The Price of Integrity 19.01.2026

This episode follows the escalating desperation of a local political"Boss" Hon Madukanaya and the attempts to corrupt the community'sdemocratic process through bribery and the destruction of voters' cards. The plot begins with Ada visiting the wife of the Honourable. Having heard a previous bribe offer broadcast on the radio, Ada offers to dowhat "Madame Nkiru" refused:...

Not For Sale Ep. 9: The Secret Eye of the People 11.01.2026

The drama unfolds as Utugbaraigwe (Utu) , a political candidate,seeks refuge with Majie, fearing for his life after receiving ruthless threatsfrom Madukanaya . Madukanaya’s "boys" have invaded Utu’s hometo intimidate him into withdrawing from the election. While the Chief attemptsto dismiss these as "empty threats" common in politics, Utu’s wife isterrified and urges him to qui...

Not For Sale EP 8: The Threat of Political Violence 04.01.2026

The episode opens with high-stakes tension as political thugs attempt tointimidate candidates. One aspirant, Utugbaraigwe , is accosted at hishome and warned to withdraw his candidacy for the House of Representatives or face deadly consequences for himself and his family. Utu is also physicallyattacked by masked strangers—strangers his wife suspects were hired to scarehim away from his goal. Despi...

Not For Sale EP 7: Voice of the People and the Fight for the Ballot 28.12.2025

The radio drama "Not For Sale" is a civic-focused production designed to educate the public on election integrity and community participation . Set during the "dawn of a new era" as an election approach, the plot follows a community's struggle against political corruption, vote-buying, and intimidation . The narrative centres on a character named Majie , a retired Magistrat...

Not For Sale EP 6: Protecting the Ballot and the Future 21.12.2025

The drama explores the underhanded tactics used during an election cycleand the community's resistance to them. The plot unfolds through several keyinteractions: Hon. Madukanaya member is involved in a plot to unseat a popular women'sleader, Aruude, because she challenged him and his wife. To achieve this, a Nkiruis offered a bribe of 100,000 Naira (with another 100,000 promised uponcomple...

NOT FOR SALE EP 5: The Cost of Compromise 07.12.2025

This episode of Not for Sale focuses on the intertwined issues of election malpractice, economic hardship, and community integrity. The episode highlights the consequences of selling votes, framed against the backdrop of a potential teachers' strike threatened by unpaid salary arrears. Characters debate the value of voting for credible candidates ("Utugbaraigwe") versus those who distribute immedi...

NOT FOR SALE EP. 4: The Honourable's Nightmare 30.11.2025

The episode highlights how a new, experimental but powerful youth radio station has emerged in the community, providing crucial educational broadcasts that are "scattering things" politically. The station is actively teaching listeners how to "vote right," detailing election laws, and exposing cases of fraud and rigging within the town. The hopeful candidate, the Hon. Madukanay...

NOT FOR SALE EP 3: THE UNSEEN FORCE 26.11.2025

The story, which is part of the radio drama series Not for Sale , focuses on a clandestine effort to combat vote buying through community media and political mobilization. The excerpt begins with the successful setup and testing of a secret radio transmitter by a small group of collaborators, Lotanna and Echezona. They celebrate their success, recognizing that they can now broadcast to the entire...

Not for Sale EP2: Mandate Without a Price 25.11.2025

The drama explores the intense conflict surrounding a local election in the Umuoma federal constituency. A central theme is the practice of vote buying and selling, which is repeatedly stressed as a crime under the law. The episode features a powerful confrontation between a sitting politician (Honorable Madukanaya) who believes he can achieve support through money and bribes, and his uncle, Maji...

Not For Sale EP 1: The Price of a Vote 25.11.2025

In the premiere episode of Not for Sale , a gripping radio drama from Agent of Communication and Development (A-CODE) in partnership with the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and supported by UK FCDO , listeners are drawn into a heated confrontation between a long-serving politician and his outspoken Uncle. As election season approaches, the community of Omoa faces a moral crossroad. The Uncle...

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