Akeredolu died because he didn’t listen to me – Widow, Betty

Betty noted that while Akeredolu was quite religious, she considered herself “wired differently” and felt no need to apologize for it.

Asked if she disapproved of prayers and rejected spiritual assistance during Akeredolu’s battle with cancer, she said: “What came out of their mountain climbing, ‘blessed’ handkerchiefs, water, olive oil, etc., from the GOs and all the noisy prayers like people possessed by demons?

“If Aketi had listened to me, I wouldn’t be a widow.”

On the state’s governance, Anyanwu-Akeredolu described her husband’s successor Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration as “rudderless”.

On the allegation that Aiyedatiwa’s finance commissioner was the one running the government, Betty Akeredolu said, “No comments.

“However, it’s worth noting that this same commissioner was sacked from her position during Aketi’s first administration.

“You can connect the dots as to why Lucky brought her back. We are watching.”

The former first lady confirmed she would be pursuing her senatorial ambition.