Response to Viral Video
Mrs. Obaseki’s comments came in response to a viral video featuring Sen. Adams Oshiomhole’s remarks about her being childless. Addressing over 200 women from various countries, she reminded them that everyone has a purpose in life, regardless of their circumstances.
Personal Experience and Empathy
Mrs. Obaseki shared her personal experience of miscarriages, stillbirths, and evacuations, acknowledging the pain and challenges that come with them. She reassured the women that they are not alone and that their worth and identity extend beyond biological motherhood.
Redefining Fruitfulness
Mrs. Obaseki emphasized that being fruitful is not limited to childbearing. She encouraged the women to focus on impacting lives and creating positive change in society, highlighting her own contributionsbeyond biological motherhood.
Message of Encouragement
She urged women who have faced similar challenges to remain hopeful and not feel discouraged or defined by their losses. Mrs. Obaseki’s message aimed to inspire and empower childless women to find purpose and fulfillment in other aspects of life.
Support and Solidarity
Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, wife of the PDP governorship candidate, expressed gratitude to the women for attending the meeting and pledged to continue Mrs. Obaseki’s programs for women and the girl child in Edo if her husband was elected.
Group’s Support and Commitment
The founder of the group, Mrs. Adesuwa Obasohan, promised to support Mrs. Ighodalo’s candidacy, just as the group had supported Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Key Takeaways
Childless women should not see themselves as barren, but rather as fruitful and potential mothers.
Everyone has a purpose in life, regardless of their circumstances.
Biological motherhood is not the only definition of fruitfulness.
Women can find fulfillment and purpose in impacting lives and creating positive change in society.
Support and solidarity are essential for women facing challenges and losses.
