November 25, 2024
By Ayinde Adeleke
Former Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has ignited another firestorm of controversy after making derogatory comments about Yoruba women, labeling them as prostitutes.
She said, “Idey laf o! Do you value marriage in your society? Infidelity is your DNA, both men and women. One wife in the house 3 or 4 others outside breeding. Ask Yoruba men who marred Igbo women, why they chose us. Do you know your father? Is your mother living with your father? You bastard!”
Her inflammatory remarks have sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for condemnation and apologies.
Social media users have taken to various platforms to express their outrage and disappointment at Betty’s comments.
Reacting to her statement, a social media user, known on X as, Obinrin Akanse, tweeted a scathing rebuke, stating that Betty’s words were not only hurtful but also reflective of a deeper hatred towards the Yoruba people.
She wrote, “To put it in black and white – Betty Were called Yoruba women prostitutes and yoruba children bastards, he also told us that Yoruba men are irresponsible men who sleeps around and father children they do not take care of, and Yoruba race are called backward ode nmanu people. I see no single ibo influentials and their Yoruba buts apologists like Akin Toll gate and many others say a single word of condemnation. We see many ibo influentials and politicians gave her commendations for job well done. Arise TV did not cover it, TVC as usual is busy discussing irrelevant stuff. When the shit hits the fan, Peter Obi and Atiku and Moghalu and his equally hateful wife will come out to yearn and adichie will write letter to the moon for prosecution. I do not sign up to be part of this country called Nigeria, I came to this world as a Yoruba, that is the channel through which Olodumare sent me here, I am forced against my wishes to be Nigerian and get yoked with inferior folks like Betty oWere. There is no basis for continued existence of Nigeria as an entity as currently constituted, it breeds hate and war. Prolongation of Nigeria as is a tickling time bomb that will eventually explode and kneel those who continued to maintain that structure.
“I am not one who despised intermarriage as viewed but with Betty as an example, I agree with those who campaigned aggressively against it that Yoruba should not be yoked with hateful races who see us as people that must be destroyed. It is enough, otoooge”
Critics have also pointed out the deafening silence from prominent Igbo individuals and politicians, interpreting their lack of condemnation as tacit agreement with Betty’s views.
This perceived silence has further fueled the outrage, with many calling for accountability and a stronger stance against hate speech.
The controversy has sparked a broader conversation about the need for respect, tolerance, and unity among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.
