“By the end of January, Lucky resumed his abusive behavior. I had to apply heavy makeup and wear dark glasses to conceal the bruises on my face, just to attend the event. “However, Lucky approached me, pleaded, and promised never to harm me again. I had already made up my mind not to attend the program. “A few days before the FOWOSO summit, I was burdened with depression and numerous issues. He not only slapped me but also poured Hennessy on my head, berating me as a worthless woman. He accused me of exposing him to the Governor and First Lady. “Upon returning to Akure, even with my bruised face, Lucky slapped me again. Lucky used to be the First Lady’s favorite, but since that day, she has distanced herself from him. She subsequently reported Lucky to the Governor. When she saw my battered face, she was enraged. “On Friday, December 2, I traveled to Ibadan to meet with the First Lady, Chief Betty-Anyanwu Akeredolu, to report Lucky’s actions. He threatened to kill me, uttering words of disdain. I was left bruised and battered, to the extent that I could not attend the birthday ceremony of Toyin Akeredolu, the younger sister of Governor Akeredolu, in Ibadan. “On December 1, 2022, during a minor argument, I experienced one of the most severe beatings of my life at the hands of my husband. “I have endured physical, emotional, and mental abuse from my husband-beatings, torture, and constant mistreatment. I have reached the conclusion that concerted efforts must be made to eradicate the scourge of violence against women. “I am not happy about revealing my personal struggles publicly. They implored me to have him arrested, but I explained that Nigerian culture does not provide room for such measures. Our children have witnessed this on two occasions. Each time, he would apologize, often attributing his actions to alcohol. “Prior to Lucky’s appointment as the deputy governor, we had ongoing issues revolving around abusive behavior. I have dedicated myself to nurturing our home and children, as any wife and mother would. While I am sociable, I am always mindful of my husband’s position. Our story, like many others, has been one of grace and growth. “I am a woman who deeply respects and supports my husband. “Although I cannot ascertain the existence of the group or the true intentions behind the story, I feel it is important to express my pain for the sake of other women. She said she endured physical, emotional, and mental abuse from her husband before her relocation.Īiyedatiwa said: “I have come across numerous comments regarding the statement released by the Women Group, the Society for Women Empowerment (SWE). Narrating her experience, Aiyedatiwa noted that the deputy governor’s abuse forced her to relocate to London. However, the deputy governor’s wife, in a statement issued on Wednesday, June 7, said she was severally assaulted by her husband. He stated that the allegations were baseless and the imagination of a faceless group, adding that there has never been any issue of domestic violence as alleged. The deputy governor had, in a statement issued by his media aide, Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, on Sunday, June 4, denied assaulting his wife. The first lady said this to fault the defence of her husband on allegation of assault.
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