District Commissioner

The District Commissioner heads the white man’s court in Umuofia, judging cases and overseeing the court messengers. Mentioned as being sent by the queen and needing assistance, he appoints kotma messengers to help with his duties. The Commissioner returns, summons Umuofia leaders, holds a polite meeting, offers a fine of 200 (later 250) bags of cowries, and leaves the imprisoned leaders unattended. The District Commissioner addresses the prisoners after their release and later orders the meeting to stop. District Commissioner arrives at Okonkwo’s compound, interacts with locals, and plans to write a book about pacification.