Fathers of Nations (Paul B. Vitta) Chapter 14 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Chapter 14: At the resumed summit, President Bangoura presents the 'Choice Matrix' protocol, whose coin toss chooses Path Alpha. Despite humorous dismissals and arguments, Bangoura persists. Suddenly, President Dibonso objects, brandishing a gun, causing chaos until the commandos intervene. Participants, including Afolabi and McKenzie, exit amidst mixed reactions.
FULL SUMMARY:
Chapter 14 of "Fathers of Nations" resumes with the reconvening of the summit. The mood is apprehensive as the delegates hope for a clear method of choosing between Way Omega and Path Alpha while dealing with the potentially problematic choice of President Bangoura, an ill-prepared committee leader. Despite his admitted lack of preparation, Bangoura is about to make his report. Minister Zinto and President Bangoura both shift their seating positions to follow the protocol of the Method Committee's chair. Also, there are three new observers present: Mr. Manley, Ms. McKenzie and a representative from the VOA. Their unlikely observer, Melusi, is missing following his arrest. The Chair of the summit begins the proceedings, calls on Bangoura to report on a method for deciding between the two paths. Bangoura confidently informs the summit that they were able to find a method. His assurance is met with skepticism due to his senility and unpredictability. Responding to the Chair's queries, Bangoura confirms that he is ready to present the method. He then introduces the "Choice Matrix," a table with four simple equations used to decide between Way Omega and Path Alpha based on the outcome of a coin toss. Despite the seriousness of Bangoura's method, it is taken lightly by many heads of state who start exchanging humorous notes. A heated argument ensues between Minister Zinto and Bangoura, resulting in Laughter and eventually quieting down by the Chair's interjection. A break is called by the Chair before it reignites. Upon the summit's resumption, Bangoura is rejuvenated and ready to demonstrate his method. He calls on the Chair and two witnesses, Minister Zinto and Dr. Afolabi, to conduct the coin toss. The toss results in "tails," directing them to apply Path Alpha. Then the next toss comes up as "heads," which according to the matrix, means the summit approves Path Alpha. The Choice Matrix's decision concludes the chapter amidst murmurs of "Amen!". In the concluding part of Chapter 14, the summit for Way Omega and Path Alpha concludes, with the unexpected Choice Matrix winning the day for Path Alpha. The Chair, pleased with the situation, warmly appreciates President Bangoura and bids the attendees a safe journey home, announcing a closing ceremony to be held at the Pinnacle. However, the amiable end is disrupted by an incensed President Dibonso who vehemently refutes the Choice Matrix, refers to it as madness, and insists on keeping the summit open. A heated exchange takes place between him and the Chair, escalating when Dibonso pulls out a pocket-sized pistol. In response, the Chair triggers a panic button, summoning armed commandos to the scene. Being outnumbered, Dibonso disarms his weapon and flees, while the rest rush to the exits. Following the chaos, the attendees, including Dr. Afolabi, Ms. McKenzie, Mr. Manley, the youth, and Mr. Longway, exit the meeting. Diverse reactions flow; while Ms. McKenzie seems baffled by the summit's spectacle, Mr. Longway and his wards celebrate their unexpected victory for Path Alpha.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Sura ya 14: Mkutano unaanza na kiongozi asiye na ujuzi, Bangoura, akitumia "Matrix ya Njia" kusuluhisha 'Njia ya Omega' au 'Alpha'. 'Alpha' inashinda, lakini Rais Dibonso anapinga, akisababisha taharuki. Kimani, Chiamaka, Tahir, Melusi walisherehekea, lakini mkutano unaishia kwa fujo.
FULL SUMMARY:
Katika sura ya 14, wakati mkutano mkuu ulikuwa unarejelea tena asubuhi, hali ya kikao ilikuwa inatarajia lakini pia ilikuwa imejaa wasiwasi. Juhudi za kumchagua kiongozi wa kamati zilichelewesha mtazamo wa matumaini. Rais Bangoura, aliyekiri hajasoma na hataweza kusoma vifaa alivyopaswa kusoma, ilikuwa ni chaguo mbaya la kuongoza kamati. Hata hivyo, aliendelea na majukumu yake licha ya kuwa alikuwa hajui ni nini anapaswa kufanya. Ilibadilika kuwa alikuwa ameandaa "Matrix ya Njia", ambayo ilikuwa inaonyeshwa kwenye ukuta kwa wakuu wa nchi. Kwa mujibu wa matrix, mapendekezo ya 'Njia ya Omega' au 'Njia ya Alpha' yatategemea matokeo ya kurusha sarafu. Wakuu wa nchi hawakufurahishwa na utaratibu huu, waliukosoa kwa kukosa umakini, na kitendo cha Bangoura kuwaomba watu ambao wamezoea kufanya maamuzi bila kurusha sarafu kuchambua shughuli. Hata hivyo, Bangoura alifanikiwa kuendelea na utaratibu wake, na 'Njia ya Alpha' ikaonekana kushinda katika mchakato wa uamuzi. Lakini, baada ya kupiga kura, kwenye Matrix ilionyesha kwamba 'Njia ya Alpha' ilipaswa kuchaguliwa. Katika sehemu nyingine ya sura ya 14, Profesa Kimani, Mchungaji Chiamaka na Mhandisi Tahir, pamoja na Comrade Melusi wanaohudhuria kikao, wanasheherekea ushindi. Wanaamini kuwa Njia ya Alpha itapelekea hatua halisi za kurekebisha madhila waliyoyapitia. Baada ya kushinda, Rais Bangoura anarudisha kiti chake cha Uenyekiti. Mwenyekiti anatangaza kwamba mkutano umeisha, lakini Rais Dibonso anapinga kauli hiyo akilalamika kuhusu "Matrix ya Njia" ambayo ilimpa Njia ya Alpha kushinda. Anahoji uhalali wa mchakato huo kwa kuondoa sidhani akiwa na hasira. Dibonso anasisitiza kuwa mkutano bado uko wazi hata baada ya Mwenyekiti kusisitiza umefungwa. Dibonso anatoa pistol na kutishia usalama wa mkutano huo. Mwenyekiti anaamsha kitufe cha tahadhari na maafisa wa usalama wanaingia. Baada ya hali ya taharuki, Rais Dibonso anaondoa silaha yake na kutoka katika mkutano huo kupitia mlango wa dharura. Mwenyekiti anamwambia maafisa kutoa usalama na viongozi wengine wanakimbia kutoka kwenye mkutano huo wakikataa kurudi kwa sherehe ya kufunga mkutano. Wakati wanaondoka, Dr Afolabi na Ms McKenzie wanazungumza kuhusu kile kilichoendelea. Wote wanakubaliana kwamba mkutano ulikuwa na hali ya kipekee na wa kushtua. Mwisho, Bw. Longway na wanaume wake wanashangilia kwa kuwa Njia ya Alpha ilishinda licha ya matarajio.