By Ayodele Oni
Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, former First Lady of Ondo State and wife of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has declared her intention to contest for the Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) seat in the 2027 elections.
She also pledged her unalloyed support for the Presidential ambition of Mr Peter Obi, saying that for the 2027 presidential election, it’s Peter Obi or nothing.
She made the declaration in her speech at the Inauguration of Obidients Movement at the Owerri Municipal Local Government.
The former First Lady, who ran unsuccessfully for the ticket of the Zone under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the past, said she’s in the race again because, “Owerri Zone deserves leadership that delivers tangible results.”
Mrs Akeredolu stated that “I proudly declare that I am Obidient. I stand firmly on Obi or Nothing — not as a slogan, but as an affirmation of values.”
According to her, “the Obidients phenomenon has become both an enigma to Nigeria and a nightmare to politicians, who wish to preserve the status quo — a system marked by poor infrastructure, food insecurity, abuse of office, human rights violations, insecurity, corruption, impunity, and widespread hardship.
“Peter Obi represents the leadership Nigeria urgently needs, anchored on the 3 Cs: Character, Competence, and Capacity.
“His insistence that a single tenure is enough to reset Nigeria is courageous and inspiring. It tells us that purposeful leadership can deliver meaningful change within four years. I believe him. It is possible.
“This renewed hope is already reshaping the aspirations of young Nigerians, replacing the “’japa syndrome’ with a belief in rebuilding at home.
“Motivated by this vision, I hereby formally inform you of my intention to contest for the Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) seat in the 2027 elections.
“Permit me to briefly introduce myself.
I am Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu (Ada Owere 1) — proud daughter of Chief B. U. B. Anyanwu (late) and Nneoma Dora Anyanwu (late) of Emeabiam, Owerri West LGA. I am a retired public servant, development advocate, entrepreneur, and politician.
“Owerri Zone deserves leadership that delivers tangible results. I bring over four decades of practical experience spanning advocacy, enterprise, philanthropy, and policy — combining grassroots engagement with evidence-based solutions.
“I now seek to take this solutions-driven experience to the Senate — to represent Owerri Zone with integrity, impact, and people-centered leadership.”
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