Betty Akeredolu, the widow of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, asserts that the former governor of Ondo would not have succumbed to cancer had he heeded her advice.
Akeredolu passed away on 27 December 2023, at the age of 67, due to complications from prostate cancer.
In an interview with Olumide Akinrinlola, the publisher of Star News, Akeredolu’s wife stated that if her late husband had opted for medical treatment rather than relying solely on spiritual practices, he would still be alive today.
“When it comes to religion, I advise people to stick to their own beliefs while I adhere to mine. Aketi understood me and we managed our differences, and we were happily married. He was religious, whereas I wasn’t. I am wired differently, and I make no apologies for that,” she remarked.
“Handkerchiefs, water, olive oil, and all those boisterous prayers as if people were possessed by demons? If Aketi had listened to me, I wouldn’t be a widow.”
Betty, a breast cancer survivor, mentioned that her academic background has given her a clear understanding of the biology and behaviour of the disease.
She further expressed that it is impossible to believe that spiritual attacks could cause cancer.
