The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has allegedly summoned the lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, over controversial comments he made regarding Betsy Obaseki, wife of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
Oshiomhole in a press interview with some selected journalists had said Governor Obaseki and his wife do not have love for children.
The former governor of Edo State stated this in response to an alleged statement from Betsy Obaseki, in which she claimed that only the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, does not have a wife, amongst the contenders in the state.
The lawmaker in his reaction said Obaseki and his wife have been childless since they got married and have also refused to adopt any child because they do not love children.
The statement has been widely condemned by Nigerians across board, ahead of the governorship election in the state.
Sources within Aso Rock who spoke on the development with News Direct noted that the First Lady was deeply embarrassed and angered by Oshiomhole’s remarks.
One of the sources said, “Senator Oluremi Tinubu was visibly enraged when she learned about Oshiomhole’s comments concerning Mrs. Obaseki.
“She could not believe that a seasoned politician like Oshiomhole would stoop so low as to make such insensitive remarks about a woman’s personal life. It’s an affront to decency and to the values we should uphold in our political discourse.”
The source added that the First Lady, known for her strong stance on issues affecting women and her advocacy for ethical conduct in politics, felt compelled to address the matter directly.
The source said, “Mrs Tinubu does not condone the use of personal tragedies or circumstances as political tools, and she wanted to make it clear to Oshiomhole that such behaviour is unacceptable.”
Another Aso Rock official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “This isn’t just about Mrs. Obaseki; it’s about the implications of dragging personal issues into the political sphere. Senator Tinubu has always believed in politics driven by ideas and development rather than personal attacks and character assassination.”
