Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the wife of the late former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has expressed regret that her husband’s death could have been prevented if he had listened to her advice,Daily Trust reports.
Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), passed away on December 27, 2023, due to complications from prostate cancer.
In an interview with Star News publisher Olumide Akinrinlola on Thursday, Mrs. Akeredolu revealed that her husband chose to follow the guidance of spiritualists and pastors rather than seek proper medical care.
“What came out of their mountain climbing, blessed handkerchiefs, water, olive oil, and all the dramatic prayers like people possessed by demons? If Aketi had listened to me, I wouldn’t be a widow,” she stated.
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She urged Nigerians facing health challenges to prioritize medical treatment over faith healing.
“A pastor is not a doctor; he knows nothing about cancer. He can only pray, and prayers don’t cure cancer. Seek medical attention—not just from any doctor, but from a specialist in cancer treatment,” she advised.
When asked about the state of the country under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, she responded, “Only those benefiting would say otherwise. You don’t need a soothsayer to see that all is not well in the country.”
