Iya Joke: It is not ideal that he is claiming the land that I have cultivated for years.
Chief Etim: You are making noise woman.
Iya Joke: Let me make noise for all I care. Let heaven and earth hear me and hear my cry...
Mr. Chairman: Please reduce the noise, madam.
Iya Joke: Ekaasan alaga! (she goes on her knees)
Mr. Chairman: Good afternoon, please have your seats. ( He points at a set of plastic chairs)
Chief Etim: You remember me, Mr. Chairman?
Mr. Chairman: No I don't. Please remind me.
Chief Etim: At the bar the other night, with the commissioner.
Mr. Chairman: Oh Oh! Chief Paul Etim?
Chief Etim: Oh yes my friend. (They exchange a handshake and friendly laughter)
Mr. Chairman: Please pardon me Chief, I come in contact with a lot of people everyday.
Chief Etim: That is not a problem at all. We met in the dark to be specific.
Mr. Chairman: Oh yes! And thanks for that particular night. Please have your seat here. (Points at a double-seater couch beside his table)
Chief Etim: Thank you. And how is family, my friend?
Mr. Chairman: Family is doing great and yours?
Chief Etim: Well, they are just there, spending my money; every time it is: Chief this, daddy that, and then (Chief Adeniyi coughs loudly)
Mr. Chairman: So, what is the situation here?
Mr. Adeneyi: Well, I am Mr. Adeneyi (He stands) This man...
Mr. Chairman: Mr. Adeneyi, please let Chief speak first.
Chief Etim: Don't bother yourself, let him speak first.
Papa Chika: Ehya! What a nice man.
Mr. Chairman: Go on Sir.