Abdul Abiola, son of the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO Abiola), expressed doubts about his elder brother Kola Abiola’s suitability to rule Nigeria. In a recent podcast interview on “Mic On,” Abdul criticized Kola for failing to manage their father’s legacy and family affairs.
“Kola failed in his duty to manage Abiola’s empire,” Abdul stated, highlighting his brother’s shortcomings. Kola Abiola ran for the presidency under the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in 2023 but did not succeed.
Abdul lamented Kola’s inability to sustain their father’s political legacy and bring the family together.
“MKO Abiola’s legacy would have been properly sustained if Kola was in a better position. And he could have been a voice of better democratic values, but he chose not to,” he said.
Reflecting on the past, Abdul added, “During the time my father was still in jail, he was busy with other things. It’s sad, but I’m a little pleased that my father didn’t come out to see what his first son has become.”
Expressing his dissatisfaction, Abdul said, “I’m unhappy with him (Kola Abiola), and even Nigerians are unhappy. You can see how many people voted for him when he campaigned for the presidency.”
Abdul questioned Kola’s ability to lead the country, stating, “I wondered how he thought he could be president when he could not manage Abiola’s empire. How will he manage Nigeria? This is the problem in Nigeria: people are not showing capacity in their own little sphere of work but want a higher position.”