SISI SHALEWA II THE CANDIDATE PART 5 — THE PEOPLE 1/17 By 6:40 a.m., Akin had received eleven invitations. Three television interviews. Two governors offering private meetings. A breakfast with party leaders. And five invitations from political groups that suddenly believed in his future. He declined all eleven. At 7:15, he walked into the kitchen. Sisi was making tea. “I’m going to Ibadan.” She didn’t turn. “To see Baba?” “No.” “Ronke?” “No.” “Then who?” Akin smiled. “People who don’t know me.” Sisi turned. “Ah.” “What?” “You’ve decided to suffer.”