THE ANSWER (Adapted from: Chinua Achebe's Anthills of the Savannah)
THE ANSWER (Adapted from: Chinua Achebe’s Anthills of the Savannah) ‘You will now answer my questions?’ Said His Excellency in a slightly amused tone. ‘I am sorry, Your Excellency. Don’t blame me; blame your Excellency’s inimitable sense of humour. … To speak the truth. Your Excellency, I have no evidence of disloyalty on the part of my honourable colleague.’ He paused for effect. But nothing showed on His Excellency’s face. ‘But lawyers are also human. I have a personal feeling which may not up in court. I agree, but I hold it very strongly and if Chris were here I would say to his face. I don’t think Chris is one hundred per cent behind you.’ ‘Why do you think you have that feeling? “Why do I have it? Well, let’s put it this way. I have watched my colleague in question closely in his last year or so and my impression is that he does not show any joy, any enthusiasm in matters concerning this government in general and Your Excellency in particular. I was say...