The Parliament Comedy

By A. B. Frank

Alcoholic blood on the cross is an abomination! The renowned teacher is advised not to spend his meagre pension on his coffin; Speaker of Parliament will take care of it. When the paedophile stands up to address the House, he is reminded to stop sleeping with babies. But the politician is torn between the devil and the deep sea whether he is responsible for the predicament of the people or not. The Speaker of Parliament does not want to have anything to do with the heated debate. Punches and crossfire everywhere.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Frank Agyenim-Boateng
• Release date: Feb 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215398784

A. B. Frank

A. B. Frank is well-cut for writing. A graduate with a B. A.  in Publishing Studies. He is an author, editor and an entrepreneur. He is also famous for his prowess in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, a professional Graphic designer with a lot of experience in the Book Publishing Industry. His recent thrilling and controversial literature book, "When Shame Kisses Scandal", was foreworded by Prof. Dr. Dr. Daniel Buor, former Vice-Chancellor, Valley View University.

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In Heaven there is no beer. That’s why we are drinking all the beer...

COPYRIGHT

© 2023 by Agyenim-Boateng Frank

First Published 2023

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DEDICATION

To my father, Mr Isaac Gyimah; my mother,

Mrs Sophia Gyimah and my siblings:

Erica, Richard and Rosemary Gyimah.

SETTING

This one act play takes place at Appiah’s beer bar, an old bar constructed with wood and roofed with thatch.

Furniture comprises some old chairs; a couple of drinks-tables; an old tape recorder and a weak doormat sprawling casually at the door.

CAST

APPIAH: Bar owner and also Speaker of Parliament.

KWAME: Member of Parliament.

KOFI: Member of Parliament.

TEACHER: Member of Parliament.

ASSEMBLYMAN: Member of Parliament.

ACT I

At Appiah’s beer bar. Kofi is already seated.

Enter KWAME.

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APPIAH. [To Kwame] Today is Sunday. You’re supposed to be at church. Aren’t you the very person who got baptised just a year ago?  You made it categorically clear you wouldn't come here on Sundays to drink again. Don’t tell me Jesus refused to accept you.

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KWAME. [Sitting down] Far from that. Jesus is a good man. He accepts all kinds of people. You know, He has a big heart. But you of all people should be glad I am here to drink as a usual customer. I think about you too. [Clears his throat] You need me just as I need you. You have to feed your family with this beer bar business. Or you want it closed down?

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APPIAH. [Shaking his head in disapproval] Not that. I don’t want your Jesus to think I snatched you away from Him. A friend of mine once told me He is a jealous God. He could be very dangerous. I don’t want to have any problem with Him.

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KWAME. [Smiling] Oh! Don’t let your mind bother you? You should be happy your once loyal customer is back to drink on Sunday. And this time round, it may continue for a while. I mean it. I need some time off. Not that I have issues with Jesus. Who am I to start a fight with Jesus. Am I crazy? It is the people He appointed as His so-called pastors I have issues with. [To Appiah] Pour me a glass of *akpeteshie.

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[Appiah pours Kwame a glass of *akpeteshie].

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KOFI. [Bursting in] Hello-o-o-o! Don’t tell me Father Clement is behind the reason why you stopped attending church. He sacked you?

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KWAME. [Takes a swig of the *akpeteshie, beats his chest, puffing] Point of correction; I never said I have been sacked from that church. I’m on a catholical leave.

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KOFI. [Confused] Catholical leave! And what is that?

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KWAME. [Miserably] I need a fresh mind to rethink whether I did the right thing by attending that church that killed Jesus. [Looking through the window with indifference].

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APPIAH. [Dazed] And where did you get that one from? Which church killed Jesus? Don’t be ridiculous!

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KWAME. [Tapping his feet] You think I am cooking things up, don’t you? I have enough evidence. In fact, thousand and one evidences.

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KOFI. [Raising eyebrows] Oh! You’re serious. Someone is on a catholical leave after all. You have something under your sleeves then. [Clears his throat hoarsely]. The elders were right for saying that the man who has insulted his pastor is indeed not afraid of the judgement day.

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KWAME. Yes, I do have evidence. If a blind man tells you he will hurl a stone at you, then he is definitely standing on one already.

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APPIAH. Alright. Give me all the juicy *fila. I