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Dr. (Mrs.) Betty Akeredolu-Anyanwu, widow of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has sparked a fresh wave of controversy following her recent visit to her husband's mausoleum in Owo. In a video that has gone viral on social media, the former First Lady is seen speaking emotionally at her husband’s graveside. With visible grief and frustration, she appeared to be “reporting” the people of Owo to her late husband, lamenting that they had destroyed the legacies they built together—particularly in Owo town.

In a particularly charged moment, she accused the Olowo of Owo Kingdom of leading what she described as a betrayal of her husband’s memory.

She referred to the monarch as a “Baby Oba” and claimed that her late husband had “singlehandedly” installed him during his tenure as governor.

“You made him king, and now he has turned against you… they destroyed all we built,” she lamented at the mausoleum.

Her comments have drawn mixed reactions across political and traditional circles. While some sympathize with her sense of loss and emotional expression, others have criticized her remarks, especially the perceived slight directed at the respected traditional ruler.

This development comes in the wake of recent controversy surrounding the demolition of a monument erected in memory of the victims of the 2022 Owo church massacre. The monument, which was situated directly in front of the Olowo’s palace, was reportedly removed following objections from the palace. Some traditionalists had argued that associating the palace with death was a cultural taboo in Owo land, while others viewed the removal as disrespectful to the memory of the massacre victims.

Amid the tension, stakeholders are urging caution and reconciliation, stressing the need to de-escalate any rift between political families and traditional institutions in the state.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Olowo of Owo nor the palace has issued an official response to Dr. Betty Akeredolu’s statements.

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Drama In Owo: Akeredolu’s Widow Visits Mausoleum, Calls Olowo Of Owo Baby Oba

Betty na werey lol
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

How is Oba Abdulrashid a respected monarch? That one na sultan of sokoto mouthpiece

The town cheifs should ban her from enter the town what a nuisance idolatry thing.

This woman is really a very strong woman for surviving these people. Not only did she take care of her husband and retain power in the state, she stood by the husband till the last minute.

These people are very lucky it is not an mbaise, ngwa ,ohafia , awka or obosi woman they are dealing with, those ones would have shown them who is indisputably in charge by putting her son as the next governor.

This woman get mental issue. It’s very clear. Na wa o

kettykin:
This woman is really a very strong woman for surviving these people. Not only did she take care of her husband and retain power in the state, she stood by the husband till the last minute.

These people are very lucky it is not an mbaise, ngwa ,ohafia , awka or obesity woman they are dealing with, those ones would have shown them who is indisputable in charge by putting her son as the next governor.

Not really.
Ngwa women and Awka women dey mind their business.... until you look for their wahaha

Imo woman.
No do pass yourself o.
Na strange land you dey so.
Land of ndi nshi na aja

kettykin:
This woman is really a very strong woman for surviving these people. Not only did she take care of her husband and retain power in the state, she stood by the husband till the last minute.

These people are very lucky it is not an mbaise, ngwa ,ohafia , awka or obesity woman they are dealing with, those ones would have shown them who is indisputable in charge by putting her son as the next governor.

Put her son as the next Governor because it is a family contest?
The children are qualified to contest in Imo state, the woman should make one of them the state Governor...

LeeSmart:
How is Oba Abdulrashid a respected monarch? That one na sultan of sokoto mouthpiece

You are talking of oluwo of iwo that calls himself emir of iwo but Late Aketi is from owo in Ondo state.

Such is life my dear. When you're in power, people will embrace and love you bcus of what they want from you, but as soon as you leave power, you're a nobody

Tinubuadvocate:
The town cheifs should ban her from enter the town what a nuisance idolatry thing.

Lmaooo for Nigeria? Don't you guys go to school in that your region ?

Madam keep your mouth shut pls. Which legacy did your husband leave behind? Nothing!

.. apart from amotekun, Ondo State did not experience any meaningful development throughout the seven years of your husband in power. The current governor is not doing better either. Both of them are the worst performing governors in the history of Ondo State.

May God bless Baba Ajasin, Baba Adefarati, Olusegun Agagu and Olusegun Mimiko. During their time, they all performed far better than Aketi and Mr Lucky. In fact, Ondo State in the last 8-9 years has not fared better at all. Nothing is happening in that state.

2mch:
This woman get mental issue. It’s very clear. Na wa o

I know you think you are taking jabs but it is actually true and well known.

casualobserver:
I know you think you are taking jabs but it is actually true and well known.

I am not taking jabs it’s just my observation. Na wa o.

2mch:
I am not taking jabs it’s just my observation. Na wa o.

well she is.....not abuse, not observation, medically certified!

PLEASE WHAT IS WRONG IN ONDO STATE? HOW CAN AN IBO WOMAN BE RIDICULING THE TRADITION OF OWO IN THIS SILLY FASHION?

LeeSmart:
How is Oba Abdulrashid a respected monarch? That one na sultan of sokoto mouthpiece

Oluwo of Iwo is not the same with Olowo of Owo

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kettykin:
These people are very lucky it is not an mbaise, ngwa ,ohafia , awka or obosi woman they are dealing with, those ones would have shown them who is indisputably in charge by putting her son as the next governor.

A non Yoruba woman will put her son as the next governor of a Yoruba state, I doubt it. I can't think of any Yoruba state that will accept it.

She gained a lot of reflected pseudo power and respect from the regard Ondo state people had for Aketi. It was inevitable that she was going to get her comeuppance as soon as Aketi left government house.

The bitterness she is expousing is as a result of people asking "how high" when she said jump before now telling her to "mechionu there" and her not been able to say pim.