BREAKING: Wife of Former Governor Lists 4 Popular Food She Avoided That Helped Her Survive Cancer

Ondo State – Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, disclosed that eliminating starchy foods played a crucial role in her survival after being diagnosed with breast cancer 27 years ago.

She revealed her decision to stop consuming eba, amala, akpu, and pounded yam was driven by her determination to stay alive and raise her young children.

Lifestyle changes and cancer survival

In a social media post on Wednesday, marking World Cancer Day, Anyanwu-Akeredolu described her cancer journey as a “mixed grill of triumph and lately of grief,” emphasising how lifestyle changes, research, and medical intervention contributed to her survival.

Since 2000, she has avoided sugary and starchy foods, opting instead for a diet rich in vegetables, smoothies, green tea, lemon and ginger tea, beans, moimoi, fish, chicken, snail, occasional rice, and zobo drink.

Importance of early detection and positive mindset

The former Ondo First Lady, whose husband passed away from prostate cancer on December 23, 2023, highlighted the significance of maintaining a positive mindset for her survival.

She credited her decision to seek medical care at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, rather than relying on spiritual healers, as a crucial step in her recovery.

Anyanwu-Akeredolu also noted that detecting the cancer early at stage 1 significantly improved her chances of survival.

Ondo Gov pays moving tribute to Akeredolu

Legit.ng reported that Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, on Friday, December 27, joined the entire nation in commemorating the first anniversary of the passage of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

The governor, in a statement he personally signed, reflect on Akeredolu’s life and legacy, saying the former late ex-governor’s contributions to Ondo state and Nigeria “will forever be etched in our hearts”. The statement was titled, “Forever in our hearts.”