Ule Matobo

Ule Matobo was the Prime Minister of Sangala during the events of Redemption. Ousted from power by Benjamin Juma, he traveled to Washington, D.C. by Day 7.

Redemption


Prime Minister Matobo, through a live video feed in the telepresence suite of the White House, informed President Noah Daniels that a unexpected military coup against him was being led by rebel general Benjamin Juma. Matobo requested military assistance from the United States, but Daniels equivocated with him. When Tom Lennox interrupted their meeting, Daniels excused himself because President-elect Allison Taylor wished to speak to him. Matobo requested that Daniels inform Taylor of their plea. After the meeting, Daniels revealed that helping Sangala was not a viable option, and ordered the embassy to be evacuated.

After Redemption
Matobo was evacuated by Frank Tramell and the U.S. embassy when it became evident that his life was threatened by Juma. He was taken on a chopper back to the United States.

Day 7
Former Prime Minister Matobo was present with President Taylor at the White House for a private meeting. He thanked her for committing US forces on an upcoming mission to expel Benjamin Juma from his country, especially since she had to overcome significant domestic dissent. She said that the choice was an easy one to make, but then asserted that in return, he should ensure that Juma will face justice according to the rule of law. He assured her that, even though two of his brothers were killed by Juma, there would be due process for the warlord. He then left the White House to return to his residence at 167 Foxhall Road.

David Emerson and his team of mercenaries were hired by Iké Dubaku to kidnap Matobo from the house on Foxhall Road. FBI Agent Renee Walker threatened Alan Tanner with suffocation, and extracted from him the kidnapping plan. At his DC residence, Matobo's chief of security was notified of the threat, so he and his wife, Alama, went into a panic room. Emerson, Litvak, and undercover Jack Bauer and Tony Almeida infiltrated the building and killed some guards, but were unable to break into Matobo's safe room.

However, when Bauer flooded the safe room with a poisonous gas, Alama subjected, and opened the safe door in order to breathe. Matobo and his wife were then captured by Emerson to bring to Dubaku. When they arrived to do the exchange, Jack and Tony killed Emerson and Litvak. Jack told Matobo that they should go on with the deal to maintain his cover to Dubaku. Matobo and Alama agreed to do it and left with Mr. Nichols to be delivered to Dubaku.

Background information and notes

 * The character was mistakenly labeled "President" Ule Matobo in the Extended Version credits of 24: Redemption. He is always referred to as "Prime Minister" in the show.