Fani Kayode Vs Drugs

Fani Kayode, the Aviation Minister is really keeping a low profile these days. But Nigerians still remember how the foul mouthed former aide to President Obasanjo used to abuse Nigerians from pillar to post. He was quick to jump on the back of anybody who tried as much as say anything bad about the President. The likes of Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe were not spared by the gutter mouth.


During his days as a the unofficial spokesman for the President, a lot of people used to wonder If Fani Kayode was real or if he was on some mind bending drugs. Well the true story is that years ago, Fani Kayode was a certified drug addict. He smoked and injected anything that could give him a high. It was so bad that the guy used to walk about town in his drug induced haze.


Because of his late Father, some people felt he needed help. He was rehabilitated and given a job with a former Northern frontline Politician. That should have been enough to set him on the straight and narrow part you would have thought, but Fanny was soon back in his drug taking days. Because of the shame and distress he was causing Fani was carted off to Ghana.


His sojourn in Ghana coincided with the June 12 years. Whilst Democrats were fighting to over turn the June 12 annulment, Fani was doing cold turkey in Ghana. After much struggles and money Fani was able to conquer his demons and he returned to Nigeria eventually. His rehabilitation continued with his appointment into the Obasanjo Government. Question now is; how long will it be before Fani Kayode falls off the wagon?