Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the widow of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, has criticised the Ondo State government and its governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over the planned memorial lecture set to honour her late husband.
The memorial event is scheduled to take place on Friday in Akure and will focus on the topic: “Security Sector Reform in Promoting Peace, Stability and Development; The Ondo Example.” It is set to be chaired by Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
The government promoted the event through social media, with Ebenezer Adeniyan, the chief press secretary to the governor, sharing an event flyer and video announcement, encouraging public participation.
“Please, join us on Friday as we honour our former governor,” he wrote.
In her response posted on X, Anyanwu-Akeredolu expressed her concerns that her family has not been included in the planning of the lecture. She referred to the event as a “419,” suggesting that it may be an attempt to profit financially from the commemorative efforts.
“Lucky can’t be serious! Which legacy? Mtcheew. Lecture, my foot! This is not for Aketi because I and my family are not aware. Damn it!” she said.
“As the saying goes: You and your co-travelers cannot shave Aketi’s head in his absence. You cannot weep more than the bereaved.
“This is an insidious propaganda carried too far! Lucky, you are preoccupied with rubbishing Aketi’s legacy; you can’t succeed, anyway. Anybody close to Aketi and Arabinrin becomes your enemy.
“Your minions are scared to get close otherwise they lose their appointments.
“Now you want to pretend by organising one yeye lecture for Aketi’s memorial as an entry point to chop money on Aketi’s head. You are on your own o! If this is not #yahoo #419 lecture, tell me what it is!”
