Abiola's estate

I really need to stop being such a gbeborun. But in my wanderings i came across this bit of information and just had to share it.




Chief MKO Abiola was generally believed to have had a very healthy appetite. Like a true wealthy Nigerian that he was, the number of his wives was uncountable just as the number of children. He was also a philanthropist and a man of many parts for which many courted him with their daughters and acquaintances.

Now, nine years after his death in controversial circumstances, the results of DNA tests to identify his real children have emerged.


According to the results, of the 113 children who claimed the late politician fathered them, 25 failed the test, 15 were not qualified to benefit from his estate and two were disowned outright by him.

The results were made available by the United Kingdom-based Timothy Daniel, the administrator of the late Abiola’s estate. So at least we know they weren't doctored or rigged.

Twenty-one others, including two of the late Kudirat Abiola’s seven children, were yet to undergo the DNA testing by last night. Among them are also three children by Modupe Abiola (nee Onitiri).

The results also showed that 37 children who claimed the late politician’s paternity passed the DNA test.

Six other children comprising the five the late politician had by his first wife Simbiat as well as one born by Sekinat Shade, were exempted from test. They were described as qualifying children specifically identified in the will.

Under the late Abiola’s will dated October 25, 1989, those claiming to be his children were required to prove paternity as one of the conditions to qualify as beneficiaries of his estate. This was done by DNA testing.

Seven other children passed the DNA test but would not benefit from the will.