In a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, former Ondo First Lady Betty Akeredolu has expressed her frustration with the mockery she has faced from both friends and enemies of her husband. In a copy of the tribute seen by SaharaReporters, Betty Akeredolu lamented the misunderstandings and accusations that her late husband faced during his time as governor.
Betty Akeredolu stated that many people misunderstood Akeredolu's love for her because they could not believe in true love themselves. She criticized those who accused her husband of being a weakling for enabling her to have an impact on his government, arguing that these individuals lacked respect for their own wives and were therefore offended by Akeredolu's public display of love towards her.
The former First Lady expressed her pain and loneliness after her husband's passing, now having to face mockery from friends and adversaries alike. She questioned how anyone could consider Akeredolu, who was an Amotekun generalissimo, to be a weakling, highlighting the disbelief in such accusations.
Betty Akeredolu also pointed out the hypocrisy of those who criticized her husband's love for her, suggesting that they themselves may not understand what love actually is. She argued that these individuals may have witnessed their mothers being mistreated and disrespected, leading them to treat their own wives as disposable objects. She emphasized that this mistreatment often included beatings, while the community turned a blind eye to gender-based violence.
SaharaReporters first reported the news of Rotimi Akeredolu's death on December 27, 2023, after his battle with Leukemia. The tribute from Betty Akeredolu serves as a powerful testament to her late husband's character and the challenges they faced together during his time as governor.
Overall, Betty Akeredolu's tribute not only honors her late husband but also sheds light on the hardships they faced and the misconceptions surrounding their relationship. Her words serve as a reminder that true love and support should be celebrated rather than ridiculed.