One of MKO Abiola‘s sons, Abdul Mumuni, has recently shared detailed insights into how his late father distributed his wealth, bringing to light several previously unknown family secrets of the late politician and philanthropist. The revelations have sparked considerable interest on social media, as Abdul Mumuni candidly discusses various aspects of his father’s financial dealings and family matters.
In a video that has now circulated widely on social media platforms, Abdul Mumuni provided new information about his late father’s Will, revealing intricate details surrounding the distribution of MKO Abiola’s vast estate. His comments shed light on how the late businessman, who was once considered one of the richest men in Africa, meticulously outlined the allocation of his assets among his numerous wives and children.
In the viral video, Abdul Mumuni shared extensive details about his father’s estate, emphasizing how MKO Abiola ensured that cash payments were arranged for each of his 30+ wives. These payments were clearly specified in his Will, with exact amounts designated for each spouse, reflecting the organized and deliberate manner in which Abiola managed his affairs.
Of particular note, Abdul mentioned that the first wife, Simbiat, reportedly received a substantial sum of $300,000 as part of this arrangement, while the other wives also received significant portions according to the instructions laid out in the Will.
Abdul also made startling allegations against his siblings, claiming that his brother, Kola, and Wuraola Abiola had lifted over 600,000 barrels of oil from their late father’s oil block without sharing the proceeds with him or other family members. He expressed disappointment that despite the lucrative nature of the oil deals, he had not received a single naira from their operations.
During the interview, Abdul remarked: “Basically, you know, for me, I think every time I do one of these interviews, it’s not necessarily about today, but about what tomorrow could be.” His reflections highlight a broader concern for the future, not just for the family, but for the legacy of his father’s estate.
When asked about his father’s Will, Abdul elaborated, “Like with everything my father did, he was very meticulous in his outlook and approach to everything. You know, he was an accountant by trade, as a matter of fact, an auditor. And if anybody knows anything about auditors, you know that they’re the one group of accountants that people don’t like, because what they do is they check other people’s work.”
He continued, “So my father, being an auditor and being an accountant, was very meticulous in everything he did. So, you know, at the time of his passing in the 1990s, you have to understand that he had been arrested in ‘94, and he was later assassinated in ‘98. Once he was assassinated, you know, my father had a Will and last testimony, and it was a very detailed piece of document.”
“It was a very detailed piece of document because what you see, if anybody was to look at the document a little, the document is actually available online, if anybody wanted to check whatever my father had put in his Will. What you see is a man who was deliberate, who wanted to ensure that his wealth was divided properly according to his wishes.”
Abdul emphasized, “You’ll see that he had specified the wives and the exact amount of money that should be apportioned to each wife. He did that basically, what was due to the first wife was about $300,000. My mother was apportioned about $150,000, and the third wife was to take about, I think, $100,000, just like that.”
“And he went down like that. He went to the point that after he had accounted for all the wives, I think about maybe 30 wives were identified, he also accounted for his siblings.” Abdul pointed out that the Will covered not only Abiola’s immediate family but also extended to his extended relatives and certain key individuals, ensuring they too were financially cared for.
“It was what my father had. If you know, you know, he had a lot of wives. But you have to understand that it was also not something that was frowned upon at the time, in the 20th century,” Abdul added. “And so, yeah, he had 30 wives, and he also identified some of his siblings, and also apportioned funds to them as well.”
“So you can see that he was a family man through and through,” Abdul explained, “he identified his family, his wives, his siblings, and some other people he had included in his Will. My father was adamant about certain things, one of which was that anybody who was claiming to be an Abiola would have to go through a blood test, which most of us have done.”
