Akeredolu’s Death: Police Urged To Investigate Allegation Against Ex-Ondo First lady

Police authorities have been urged to investigate allegations linking Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu to the death of her husband, Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo State.

Akeredolu passed away in December 2023 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death has since fueled tensions between his widow and Omowunmi Isaac, the state’s finance commissioner.

In an interview with Star News, the former first lady spoke candidly about her late husband’s illness, criticising the heavy reliance on spiritual interventions.

She also condemned the reappointment of Omowunmi Isaac, who had previously been removed from office under her husband’s administration.

“You can connect the dots as to why Lucky (Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa) brought her back. We are watching,” she remarked.

Reacting to the statement, Isaac accused Betty Akeredolu of maligning her character and demanded a retraction.

Amid the ongoing dispute, reports surfaced online claiming Betty Akeredolu had a hand in her husband’s death.

A civil society group, the Organisation of Justice for Equity Sustenance, urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to probe the allegations.

“As an organisation, we will not allow such a serious and sensitive claim about our late and beloved governor to be ignored. Therefore, we call on the Inspector General of Police to investigate this allegation,” said Oscar David Kalu, the group’s director of Media and Public Communications.

The group emphasised that murder is a criminal offence and a matter of public interest and social justice, which must not be taken lightly, mainly when it concerns the death of a sitting governor.