What is the main conflict in The Famished Road by Ben Okri?

The novel's main conflict occurs when Madame Koto grows so powerful, both financially and spiritually, that she actually draws the energy from the local townspeople. Azaro's father, representing good and justice, fights in the spirit world to defeat Koto's evil. He is assisted by good spirits and eventually prevails. He also brings back a message of hope to his family that the world can be a good place.