11/06/2023
The wife of the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Seun cries out
I have endured physical abuse, emotional and mental torture from my husband
Mrs Seun recounted her experience at the hands of her husband, stating that he had constantly beaten her up and left her battered
Mrs Seun Aiyedatiwa, the wife of Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has alleged that she suffered constant beatings, humiliation and torture from her husband.
She also stated that her husband lied in his response to allegations of domestic violence levelled against him.
A women’s group Society for Women Empowerment (SWE) first went public with the allegation, threatening to protest if Ayedatiwa does not make a public apology to his wife.
But Mr Aiyedatiwa denied the allegation, stating that it was “political blackmail taken too far”.
However, in a statement on Thursday reportedly sent from London and shared by Qed.ng titled, “My ordeal at the hands of Lucky,” Mrs Aiyedatiwa said that although she does not know the true intentions of the women’s group she would speak out for the sake of other women.
Let’s read her:
She said, “Prior to Lucky’s appointment as the deputy governor, we had ongoing issues revolving around abusive behaviour. Each time, he would apologize, often attributing his actions to alcohol. Our children have witnessed this on two occasions. They implored me to have him arrested, but I explained that Nigerian culture does not provide room for such measures.
“I am not happy about revealing my personal struggles publicly. It is a painful reality I must confront. I have reached the conclusion that concerted efforts must be made to eradicate the scourge of violence against women. I have endured physical, emotional, and mental abuse from my husband—beatings, torture, and constant mistreatment.
“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 was left bruised and battered, to the extent th
