Former dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, had told the nation so many lies that he had run out of tricks. His middle name had become "maradona." He was much disliked. Babangida's transition program was no longer believable. He had to find a way out. He found  MKO Abiola, an old friend, who sincerely asked if IBB was ready to go. IBB told a lie which Abiola bought. The rest is history... as told by someone who knows, Omawale Kuye.