Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, is set to roll out the drums in celebration of her 70th birthday. The governor’s wife will clock 70 on July 20, 2023.
She took to Facebook to post a picture of herself and some activities lined up for her birthday. According to the post, she is going to jog in order to promote exercise as a healthy lifestyle. There will also be an awareness campaign on breast, cervical and prostate cancer as part of the programme to mark her 70th birthday celebration.
Not stopping there, she also made a poster where she stated that her birthday is loading. Mixed reactions have since trailed her decision to celebrate when the state is in palpable fear and anxiety over the health of her husband. Governor Akeredolu, has been battling an undisclosed ailment for a while now. His deteriorating condition has made him embark on leave for a couple of times. Many took to the comments section of her post to send the First lady to the gallows over her decision. According to them, Betty is an insensitive woman to have made such a post when she was supposed to be by her ailing husband’s side. Moreso, they expressed concern over Betty’s attitude in handling power because she has had a running battle with the deputy governor of the state, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, who is supposed to take over the reins of power in the absence of the governor but was denied the opportunity.
Babajide, son of the governor who is seen in some quarters as the de facto governor has been in charge. He has been overstepping his boundaries by interfering in the affairs of the state. He and his mother took hold of government seats and were not willing to let go not until recently when they made a U-turn and a letter was written to the State House of Assembly informing them of Akeredolu’s intentions to travel abroad for medical treatment. The legislators were also informed that power was handed over to his deputy, Aiyedatiwa.
