THE THEMES OF INTRIGUE AND MURDER
The quest for political power in the play stimulates high level of intrigues culminating into murder and broken relationships. Lamboi is the chief manufacturer of falsehood and intrigues and ably aided by Musa to cause disaffection, destabilise the society and destroy the character and image of Chief Yoko in the eyes of her subjects. Yoko is accused of being a murderer, killing young girls for the efficacy of her charms for power retention and to be loved by the Governor. Jeneba, an innocent girl, is killed in the process by Lamboi and Musa to justify their claim. The intrigue worked because all critical segments of the chiefdom - Sande women, warriors, Ndapi's family and everyone - turned against Yoko. She lost face and honour before her people; she became a scum with no regard. Only thc power of Poro that revealed the actual culprits restored her innocence and dignity.