Who is Professor Okong in Chapter One of the novel "The Ant Hills of the Savannah"?

Professor Okong is the Minister of Information in the government of the fictional African country of Kangan. He is a close friend of the President, His Excellency, and is described as a tall, thin man with a bald head and a goatee. He is known for his intelligence and wit, and is often seen as a voice of reason within the government.

Sam Adekunle