Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the wife of former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), believes her late husband would have been alive if he had listened to her.

Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, due to complications from prostate cancer.

On Thursday, February 13, during an interview with Star News publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, Betty Akeredolu blamed the death of her husband on the advice of spiritualists and pastors.

Betty 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.”

Having survived breast cancer decades ago, Betty cautioned Nigerians facing health challenges to seek medical attention instead of relying on faith healers.

“A pastor is not a doctor; he understands nothing about cancer. He can only pray, and prayers don’t cure cancer. Consult a doctor—not just any doctor, but a doctor who specialises in cancer cases,” she said.