Away from the glare of power, Mrs. Maryam Abacha, whose late husband, Gen. Sani Abacha, ruled with iron fist before he died as head of state 15 years ago still has the dash that endears her to friends and associates. The former first lady has reappeared on the social scene after taking what seemed like a sabbatical leave. No longer is she on the obscure end of the totem pole of Nigeria’s high society.
As you read this, she is back in town, attending social events. She looks resplendent in her dazzling attire and expensive jewellery, making nonsense of the speculations that made the rounds sometime ago that she was under the weather.