Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has been criticised for calling Nigeria \u201ca zoo\u201d.<\/p>\n
She made the remark on X on Wednesday, November 13.<\/p>\n
Anyanwu-Akeredolu, on her page, compared the US presidential election to Nigeria\u2019s, noting how quickly votes were counted in the recently concluded election.<\/p>\n
She wrote:<\/p>\n
\u201c2023 Nigerian Presidential Election,<\/p>\n
Total Votes Cast: 25 million, Counting Duration: 5 days<\/p>\n
2024 U.S Presidential Election, Total Votes Cast: 155 million, Counting Duration: Approx. 10 hours<\/p>\n
\u201cMoral: When dishonesty is prioritised, simple things become difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following a barrage of critical comments on her post, she made a follow-up post, saying: \u201cI made an honest but harmless observation on Nigerian and US presidential elections. Twitter is now on fire. Truth hurts and hurts with tribal colouration.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added, \u201cIf the 2023 election presidential benefitted you as an individual or group, was that the best Nigeria could offer? Alas, they turned it into a tribal war of words. Nigeria is irredeemable! So sad.\u201d<\/p>\n
Responding to a comment on her initial post, she remarked, \u201cVery bitter indeed! Who will rescue Nigeria? What a zoo country!\u201d<\/p>\n
However, the former Ondo First Lady\u2019s comment drew even more criticism, with one Tunde Akerele stating<\/p>\n
\u201cBetty, you are a disgrace to yourself and to humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n
One Femi Omogunwa said, \u201cYour interest, intents were not opaque to our discerning minds back then. We were just waiting for a moment of truth like this when you will understand that power is transient. Mama, enjoy your retirement.\u201d<\/p>\n
A political operative, Alli Moshood said, \u201cIt wasn\u2019t a zoo when you were actively First Lady? It wasn\u2019t a zoo when you contested severally to represent your people? It is simple, you are just pained to no longer have access to the perks of power. Such a shame.\u201d<\/p>\n
One @igeseun17 wrote, \u201cBut you never tweeted this 4 years ago when you guys were still in power.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s well, but you\u2019re still in the same Nigeria that\u2019s irredeemable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another commentator, Noah Sherif said, \u201cThis woman is suffering from the trauma of power. It\u2019s well with your soul.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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