Anthills of savannah

In Anthills of the Savannah, the corruption of His Excellency dominates as an overarching theme, but there is more time and attention dedicated to the ways in which the minions of the government perpetuate this corruption than the actual acts of His Excellency. The behavior of His Excellency sets the tone for the rest of the administration, who has a more direct impact on the well-being and experiences of the citizens of Kangan. The best example of this is the behavior of the police force, from accepting bribes from the bus drivers to the attempted rape that ultimately leads to Chris' death. While the reader is primarily concerned with the corruption of His Excellency, ultimately, it is the corrupt acts of the nameless and less significant characters that lead to the death of Chris. These ancillary characters' corrupt actions have major ramifications for the plot and for the civic health of Kangan.