Summary of The Lekki Headmaster: Chapter 8 - Missions Unaccomplished - JAMB Novels Lesson Note
- Legal Dispute Between Families
- Bepo aims to resolve a three-year legal conflict between two students’ families before relocating to the UK.
- The conflict stems from an incident during a school election where Banky, a Social Prefect candidate, insulted her rival Tosh by referencing Tosh’s father’s legal troubles.
- Students purchased forms to contest for prefect positions, with fees varying by role (e.g., N50,000 for Head Boy/Girl, N40,000 for deputies).
- A panel screened candidates for academic excellence, moral character, and communication skills.
- Successful candidates’ names were displayed for two weeks before delivering speeches on "Speech Day," followed by elections.
- During her speech, Banky said, “Instead of voting for the son of an ex-convict, cast your vote for me.”
- The remark caused Tosh to walk out, escalating a longstanding rivalry between the two students and their families.
- Tosh’s father, Chief Ogba, was wrongly labeled an ex-convict, though he had served 36 months in detention during a corruption trial.
- Chief Ogba demanded apologies from Banky and her parents, including publication in the school magazine, but they refused, leading to the legal battle.
- Bepo worries about unresolved issues, including the lawsuit and his involvement with the school’s Invention Club.
- He is particularly proud of the club’s "Breath Project," which created phones from recycled components, gaining media and government attention.
- Though preparing to move to the UK, Bepo vows to stay connected and attend the project’s launch if possible.
This chapter highlights Bepo’s efforts to mediate conflicts and his passion for innovation, while grappling with the challenges of leaving behind unfinished business.