LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the widow of the late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has publicly criticized her husband’s niece, Funke Akeredolu Aruna, for endorsing the incumbent state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the upcoming governorship election in the state.
Taking to her Instagram page on Monday morning, Betty labeled Funke as shameless and questioned whether she truly deserved the nickname “lucky.“
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In her post, Betty wrote, “Behold the face of Aketi’s niece, Funke Akeredolu Aruna, the former Deputy Chief Protocol to Aketi, shamelessly parades as ‘I am lucky’ Bloody serpent! Time will tell if she is truly lucky!”
Voiceofnaija.ng reported Lucky Aiyedatiwa assumed office as the Governor of Ondo State on December 27, 2023, following the passing of his former boss, Akeredolu, who succumbed to prostate cancer in Germany at the age of 67.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship primary for April 16, 2024, with the main election slated for November.