- Former Ondo first lady, Betty Akeredolu, has come in for serious criticism from social media users after she described Nigeria as “a zoo country”
- Mrs. Akeredolu whose husband, Rotimi Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, as the sitting governor of Ondo state, lamented that Nigeria is not getting it right, especially with conducting elections
- TheTalk.NG reports that Betty is not new to controversies and rifts as while her husband was incapacitated, she battled purported adversaries online
Nigerians bash former Ondo first lady, Betty Akeredolu.
Photo credits: @PeterObi, @DeeOneAyekootoSource: Twitter”This is really in bad taste. Nigeria is not a zoo. This is IPOB line of reasoning and should not be coming from the wife of a respected former governor.””This IPOB vibe from a former first lady of a SW state is disgraceful. This is unfair to the memory of your late husband.””Madam, you tweet to dishonour and discredit your husband good deeds. History will not be kind to you.””Zoo country? Same country your husband was SAN, NBA President, and went on to be Governor for close to 8yrs?????! de bru lrun, y w.”This was “below the belt” for a country that made you!”Remi Tinubu visits Betty Akeredolu
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