Demand For Apology Grows After Oshiomhole’s Statement On Obaseki’s Family Situation

Demand For Apology Grows After Oshiomhole’s Statement On Obaseki’s Family Situation

Women in Edo State have called on Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to publicly apologize for allegedly making derogatory comments about Dr. Betsy Obaseki, the wife of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. According to reports from Naija News, Oshiomhole, in a viral video, allegedly referred to Dr. Obaseki as childless……CONTINUE READING 

The protest, which was spearheaded by Maria Edeko, Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, took place in Benin on Thursday. The women voiced their anger, condemning Oshiomhole’s remarks and stressing that such statements are hurtful and disrespectful, particularly towards women who face fertility challenges.

The protesters demanded that Oshiomhole retract his comments and issue a formal apology to the Obaseki family. They emphasized that childlessness should never be used as a tool in political arguments and called for greater sensitivity and respect in political discourse.

Edeko remarked, “It is disheartening to witness someone like Oshiomhole, who once governed this state, stoop to such a low level. It is a taboo, a sacrilege, and a desecration of Edo land to mock a woman or a couple for not having children. Those who mock others for not bearing children are among the most ungrateful people on earth.”

She continued, “We, the women of Edo State, both at home and abroad, stand united in condemning Oshiomhole’s disgraceful conduct. We urge all women and couples who have experienced the pain of delayed childbirth or childlessness to express their disapproval of this unfortunate incident.”