Eulogising her late husband, Mrs Akeredolu lamented that he left her “alone to face all manners of mockery.”

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the wife of former Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, says those who assaulted their wives mocked her late husband for being lovely.

Mrs Akeredolu stated this in a tribute she wrote to her late husband during his funeral at Saint Andrews Church, Imola, Owo.

“In civilised climes, if you beat your wife, jail awaits you even if you are a governor,” stated Mrs Akeredolu. “They marvel that a Nigerian man can love his wife. To them na only Oyibo (white) man dey love.”

Although the former first lady did not mention any names, it is believed that she referred to a few aides in her late husband’s cabinet, who claimed Mr Akeredolu was weak in matters regarding his wife.

Mrs Akeredolu had faced difficult times from political supporters and aides of her late husband, as she constantly used her social media pages to throw shade at her critics while her husband was on sick bed.

Eulogising her late husband, Mrs Akeredolu lamented that he left her “alone to face all manners of mockery.”

“You just left me, just like that. It hurts badly; it hurts. Now alone to face all manners of mockery. Not a few lashed out that you were a weakling because you loved me.

“I don’t think so. In their homes, while growing up, they saw their mothers trampled upon as doormats, beaten up like punch bags.

“They copied the template and treated their wives as pieces of furniture that can be easily discarded as trash. And in many instances, the subjugation was garnished with beatings while the community looked the other way and remained unperturbed as gender-based violence reigned supreme nationwide,” she said.

She also described the former Ondo governor as a lovely, passionate and caring man, saying, “Na love at first sight brought us together, biko. No be juju! Na love, make me cross the Niger.

“That love at first sight turned out to be true and pure. And you were proud to say it. You were proud to show it

“You were even prouder to tell the people of Ondo State, and beyond that, we were a team. You were audacious to tell your people that ‘you voted for one but got two’. A testimony of my positive contribution to your life and career, emotionally and intellectually.”

While noting that her husband was never a weakling, Mrs Akeredolu pointed out that he respected and gave her honour despite being the state governor.

Mr Akeredolu was buried in Owo, his hometown, amid tributes and eulogies from dignitaries and personalities.

https://gazettengr.com/people-who-beat-their-wives-mocked-you-for-loving-me-akeredolus-wife-writes-eulogy/

I can bet that this woman used to beat Aketi when Aketi was alive. The way she controls Aketi said it all.

As money dey, he loves you.

nairalanders go call am simp.

Malroux:
I can bet that this woman used to beat Aketi when Aketi was alive. The way she controls Aketi said it all.

I was about to say the same thing till I saw this your post.. domestic violence goes both ways o, for those that don't know.

I love that line, she's throwing shade at her husband's successor Ayedatiwa. You are not a real African man if you don't beat your wife and go hard on her all the time. The moment you are loving and caring then get ready to be mocked and call silly names by these set of men

Woman, stop being smart by half. Thank goodness you confessed that he loved you but do you really love him back?, No, you don't. If you did, his life would be more important to you than the greed and allure of power. A man that stood by you when you had cancer, deserved much better than you treated him.

-kiss the truth!

Na now way him don die you dey tell am abi

Throwing shade at Lucky Ayedatiwa who was allegedly a wife beater.

flokii:


I was about to say the same thing till I saw this your post.. domestic violence goes both ways o, for those that don't know.

And Aketi will be dying in silence just because he is a man.

COMRADES honestly I am speechless, how she take know men wei the beat their wives? Abi na members of the Ondo State House of Assembly?

I won't stick my mouth into what concerns me not. All I can say is that may the soul of the departed rest in peace. Amen.

Shots fired.

bigpriik:
nairalanders go call am simp.

We don't support wife beater but we say NO to woman wrapper and sissy guys

meaning what. write something meaningful

She should blame her people

If Nigeria had been a sane society, intertribal marriage would been the best.

Stand by your glass steady and drink to your comrade eyes. Here is a toast to the dead already. And hurrah! For next to die.

Why do men who's wive control them die helplessly?


Yaradua was very soft and was being controlled by his wive.... Kicked bucket....


And here's another example...


I this girl who would tell me that a man must listen to his wive. Omo, she tried to control me. And I never gave her the face to do that. She implore her mother to Influence her decision out of respect I had for her mother. When I couldn't stand the pressure. I called it off to stay sane and alive.

What kind of eulogy is this one again. Instead of focusing attention on the virtues and qualities of the dead man, she's trying to make it all about herself.

Hmmm. May God console her.

Person wey don die don go be that.

Why are all these useless men angry that aketi didn’t beat his wife
Now the man is dead and they’ve gone to accusing his wife for crimes she didn’t commit all because she’s Igbo
Hmmmmm alright oh

Wisdom will teach you not to always say your mind because some thought requires rumination.

Congratulations Madam Betty, you have written well and thanks that it is well published for everyone to read.

Well, the "Tribute" may birth some Fruits and you may reap it as well as your children.

Congratulations once again.

Wow

Rest in peace Gov. Akeredolu, you were a great Man

Let the sleeping dog lies every man shall appear before the judgment seat of God where there will be playback of every moment we spent in secret and open while on earth.

Moyinoluwa35:
Igbo people with low self esteem

stop that

Aketi was a good man

Very careless talker.