By Ayodele Oni
Former First Lady, Betty Akeredolu-Anyanwu applauds
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the late former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has hailed the return of Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, wife of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Anyanwu-Akeredolu, described the return of the Ondo State First Lady as a welcome development for the women folk in the state.
She lamented the sidelining of women in governance, noting that the return of Mrs Aiyedatiwa would revive the Office of the First Lady which would refocus attention on women issues.
“Good news! Good for the women of Ondo State. Women of Ondo State had been sidelined in the scheme of things. Nobody was doing the pillow talk for them.
“The Office of the First Lady will come alive again. Happy for them!” Anyanwu-Akeredolu said.
Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, the wife of Ondo state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa made a surprise return to the Government House on Saturday, marking a pivotal moment after months of speculation about her absence.
Her reappearance at the government house coincided with a wedding ceremony at the chapel within the government house premises, leaving attendees in shock and excitement.
Efforts by religious leaders and concerned stakeholders across the state seem to have paid off, as sources close to the family confirmed that both Aiyedatiwa and his wife had been making serious moves to reconcile ahead of his February 24 inauguration.
Their prayers were seemingly answered when the First Lady walked into the wedding ceremony of the governor’s niece, drawing applause from the congregation.
The moment she stepped into the hall, excitement filled the air, with many guests celebrating her return.
The governor, who was attending a separate function within the premises, was reportedly taken by surprise upon learning of her presence.
It is believed that her return may have been influenced by increasing public demand for her involvement in state affairs.
Many had voiced concerns that her absence created a vacuum in governance, making her reappearance highly symbolic.
The significance of the moment was further amplified when the officiating priest at the chapel publicly acknowledged her as “Her Excellency,” an address that drew another round of applause from the attendees.
Mrs Aiyedatiwa had traveled abroad about three years ago when the husband was still serving as deputy governor following alleged incesant beating by the husband, an allegation which was denied.
She has not shown up since Aiyedatiwa was sworn in in December, 2023 following the death of former governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
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