Although his last intervention in that regard brought him flak, founder and chief executive of Cable Newspaper Ltd, Simon Kolawole has continued to speak on his relationship with Nigeria's former Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, who died last month as a result of complications from COVID-19.

A tribute to his deceased friend published by the veteran columnist on the back page of ThisDay attracted him so much backlash which he claimed were sponsored by the same persons who demonized Abba Kyari while alive. 

"I wrote just one article and they have replied with about 46 rejoinders as at the last count. It’s an industry!", he pointed out in an interview...

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