[center][h2][color=blue]Liberal Democrats[/color][/h2][/center]
[center][h3]1993[/h3][/center]

The light shined brightly on the face of Yembe Songè, an elderly gentlemen in his early 50s. Tired and overworked from a long night of preparation and planning alongside several younger, far more eager gentlemen. It had felt as though time itself had stood still, a brief escape from the stress of presidential planning, only to be quickly taken away from the sound of another entering the room. He turned to see an all to familiar face, a man by the name of Dominic Malembe.

“Mr. Songè, preparations have been made for a fundraising event scheduled this afternoon. The party suggests that it is there that you should announce your candidacy for the presidency, it’ll likely draw attention from our support base.” Dominic callously announced. “Your ride will pick you up at three in the afternoon, a suit sent to you an hour before that. It’s suggested that you rest in the meantime.”

Yembe, suppressing his frustration, replied “Was it not in the interest of the party to inform me sooner? The fundraiser was supposed to happen later this week.” Though he received no response from Dominic. “Damned the party, I wasn’t expecting to be worked to death when I took up this position. I’ve survived two wars only to die exhausted and overburdened by my own party.” Though that was a slight exaggeration. Yembe never actively fought in either war, the first was the war for independence against France in 1962. Having only served as an active protester during their occupation, having nearly been killed during the Saturday Massacre in Kamidye. The second war, being the civil war. To which he, alongside several other Liberal Democrats, had been imprisoned by the Samgolan People’s Front. Later freed three years later during the liberation of Boagoa. “Is that all Dominic?”

“Indeed Mr. Songè. Get some rest, today is only the first of many exhausting days.” Dominic then quietly made his leave.

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Several hours had passed, and after a long nap Yembe had felt reinvigorated. Despite the suddenness of his announcement for presidency, the party was quick to deliver him a small announcement speech. Simple and to the point, paying only lip service to the ideals that the party has long held to be favorable in order to approach policy cautiously and tactically.

Once he had arrived to the gathering he was joined by several other trusted members of the Liberal Democrats, Jordan Kenge, Nji Bassong, and Michel Eyango. “Yembe ol’ friend. A pleasure to see that you’ve arrived on time. I hope the sudden notice didn’t leave you to nervous?”

“Not at all Michel, it seems as though our speechwriters were able to quickly write something up. It’s rather simple, but I’m sure the announcement will be enough for this week.” The group of men alongside Yembe then began to drink and dine. The fundraiser seemed to have attracted a small, yet wealthy gathering. Donations slowly pouring in from the Liberal Democrats wealthier supporters. After a short few moments, Jordan began to stand upon the stage setup.

“I’m so grateful that our campaign donors have decided to come out today and show their support for our party.” Energetic clapping and cheering could be heard throughout the tables. “It is here that we would like to announce the presidential candidacy of Yembe Songè.” 

By the time that Yembe had arrived on stage himself, the cheering had only gotten louder, until eventually he was given a moment of silence to speak. “Indeed, I am happy to announce that for the first time I will be running for presidency. Our party has stood the test of time. Established after our independence, it harrowed a great many challenges. Each challenge however, has only furthered the will of this party, its’ fortitude, strength, and cunning. With each loss, came a victory. A victory for the greater good of Samgola. I’ll seek to defend these parties values with my life, for I’m not afraid to stare down death. The tragedy of war has long torn apart Samgola, today we will bring it back together once again.”

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[b]Poll[/b]: Kamidye, Olouye, and Mutasa (-$25,000 and -1 Energy)
[b]Fundraise[/b]: Kamidye (-2 Energy)[/hider]