See Correct Fathers

Akpos' father accompanied him to his school end of the year award party. As they sat
watching and amidst great shouts and loud ovations, the beneficiaries were called to the
podium for their award presentation. The following conversation ensued:


Announcer: Best student in sciences, the winner is Inem.

Father: (Applause and eyes Akpos scornfully) see correct children!

Announcer: Best student in commercial studies, the winner is Ajoke.

Father: (Hisses and eyes Akpos) see correct children.

Announcer: Best student in Arts and the winner is Helen.

Father: (fuming with anger) See correct children!!.

And so, all the awards were presented without any going to Akpos. At the end of the event,
they left and went to the car park but as his dad made to start the car, the engine refused to respond. He opened the bonnet and touched a few things but all to no avail. Then they resorted to pushing and just as they got to the exit of the school the rickety car parked up. Exhausted and profusely sweating, Akpos rested on the gate just as his mates were driving off with their parents in Hummer jeep, Sequia, Infinity, Escalade Bentley, Lincoln Nav and other exotic cars. All of a sudden, Akpos burst into laughter. His puzzled father asked, 'what's so funny?' Amidst teary eyes Akpos responded 'SEE CORRECT FATHERS!'. Akpos is due for discharge from the hospital tomorrow.