[Press Release] The Oduduwa Women Advocacy Initiative, led by its President, Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins, who is also a chieftain of the APC in Ondo State has issued a strong condemnation of the recent derogatory comments made by Mrs. Betty Akeredolu regarding the revered Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III.
In her outburst, Mrs. Akeredolu, who is the wife of former Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, and a traditional chief in her own right, failed to recognise the sanctity of the traditional institution and the respect due to our kings—who are the custodians of our culture and heritage.
It is particularly disheartening that Mrs. Akeredolu, a woman of stature who was married to a respected son of the Owo kingdom, would choose to denigrate the throne of our ancestors publicly. Her comments regarding the decision of the Olowo in-council to relocate the cenotaph in front of the Olowo’s palace are not only disrespectful but also undermine the authority of our traditional institutions.
Mrs. Akeredolu’s actions appear to stem from a desire for attention rather than genuine concern for the deceased. Her ongoing public disputes since the passing of her husband have raised questions about her commitment to the progress and peace of Ondo State.
We hereby demand a formal apology from Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, as a wife and member of the Owo kingdom, for her disrespectful remarks towards the Olowo and the traditional institution. We expect this apology to be tendered within the next seven days. Failure to comply will result in serious repercussions from the women of Yoruba land, who will not tolerate such affronts to our traditions.
We also call upon the Olowo of Owo who is the Royal patron of our group to continue to uphold the dignity of his office. We urge him to extend his forgiveness to Mrs. Akeredolu while imploring her to show genuine remorse and retract her unfortunate comments within our specified timeline” Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins said.
Long live the Olowo of Owo!Long live the Owo kingdom!Long live Ondo State, Nigeria!
Signed
Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins
President, Oduduwa Women Advocacy Initiative
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