Why Betty Akeredolu Finally Cancelled 70th Birthday

The media networks in Ondo State have been abuzz lately; chief among them is the case of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his merry wife, First Lady Betty. The latest of these matters has Lady Betty cancelling her much-trumpeted birthday celebrations following protests from concerned citizens.

According to reports, she has broken under the pressure brought about by the complaints of citizens regarding her intention to celebrate it. Although she did not cite these protests as the reason for her suspension of the celebrations, critics were quick to point out that this is indeed the root of her decision.

The case with Lady Betty’s 70th birthday celebrations is not very different from many others related to her. This time, the accusations piled up against her present her as an uncaring wife, one that is more concerned with the views of her party friends than the health condition of her husband.

However, not minding the actual course of events, from her decision to hold a celebratory party to her decision to postpone it, Lady Betty has been a target of critics since day one. From suggesting that she is the head of the cabal behind Governor Akeredolu’s decisions to the accusation that her signature locks and unlocks contracts, she has never really enjoyed the freedom to do whatever she wants without the media peeking at her.

This time, the issue is quite serious. For the ailing Governor, who is yet to return to administration, the suggestions of Lady Betty’s callousness are likely pain points. The best critics hope that this will not cause a crack in their relations. The worst of critics argue that this is the reason the First Lady was forced to cast aside her 70th birthday celebration.

Whatever the case, the birthday is postponed. And the illness of the governor is likely responsible.