No Regrets About My Niger Marriage” – Betty Akeredolu Speaks Out

According to Ireporter Online, former Ondo State First Lady, Betty Akeredolu, has declared that she has no regrets about her inter-tribal marriage to the late former Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. In a statement shared on her Instagram page, Betty emphasized that Imo State in the Southeast remains her home and that her roots are “not up for debate.”

As she prepares to contest a Senatorial seat in the upcoming elections, Betty highlighted that her marriage across the Niger provided her with broader experiences, but it has never diminished her connection to her origins. She noted that her tenure as First Lady of Ondo State allowed her to engage deeply with grassroots politics, enhancing her understanding of community needs and strengthening her capacity to serve effectively.

Betty wrote, “I am proudly from Imo State, Owerri zone, Owerri West local government and Emeabiam – my small London. My marriage across the Niger, I do not regret. It has given me broader experience but it has not erased my roots.” She further stated that her political ambition for the Imo East Senatorial seat is part of a larger mission to contribute meaningfully to her home state. “Home is where you are valued and I believe where you can serve best,” she added.