Ondo State former First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has disclosed that her husband, late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu wouldn’t have died if he listened to her.
Akeredolu’s widow stated this on Thursday in an exclusive interview with StarNews Publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola.
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The former Ondo First Lady said, “I was diagnosed with breast cancer 27 years ago, my decision to seek medical care rather than relying on spiritual healers was a crucial step in my recovery”
Her husband, the former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu died from prostate cancer on December 23, 2023.
According to Betty, Akeredolu was religious but she was “wired differently” and has no apologies for it.
Asked if she disapproved of prayers and rejected spiritual assistance during Akeredolu’s battle with cancer, she said: “What came out of their mountain climbing, ‘blessed’ handkerchiefs, water, olive oil, etc., from the GOs and all the noisy prayers like people possessed by demons?
“If Aketi had listened to me, I wouldn’t be a widow.”
On the state’s governance, Anyanwu-Akeredolu described her husband’s successor Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration as “rudderless”.
On the allegation that Aiyedatiwa’s finance commissioner was the one running the government, Betty Akeredolu said, “No comments.
“However, it’s worth noting that this same commissioner was sacked from her position during Aketi’s first administration.
“You can connect the dots as to why Lucky brought her back. We are watching.”
Also, the former first lady confirmed she would be pursuing her senatorial ambition.
