Natasha Osawaru, wife of Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has taken on a fresh political role after emerging as the Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly.
The lawmaker, who represents Egor Constituency, received the appointment during plenary on Monday as part of a broader reshuffle affecting the Assembly’s leadership structure. Her elevation came under the banner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, a party she joined after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party back in May 2026.
The leadership shake-up wasn’t limited to Osawaru’s new role. It also saw Speaker Blessing Agbebaku step down amid reported pressure from lawmakers pushing for his impeachment. He has since been replaced by Yekini Idaiyi, who represents Akoko Edo II Constituency. Other changes within the Assembly included a new Majority Leader and Deputy Majority Leader, signalling a fairly extensive overhaul of the House’s principal officers.
For Osawaru, this appointment isn’t entirely new territory —
she previously held the position of Deputy Majority Leader before taking on her latest assignment. Reacting to the news, she took to her Facebook page to share her thoughts, describing the role as far more than a ceremonial title. She framed it instead as a trust placed in her by her colleagues and constituents, one she intends to carry with a strong sense of accountability.In her words, she stressed that democracy only truly works when there’s room for rigorous debate, transparency and the willingness to speak up for ordinary citizens without fear or compromise. She further reaffirmed her commitment to Edo State’s development, her party’s growth, and the wellbeing of the people of Egor.
Osawaru’s political journey continues to draw public attention, partly because of her high-profile marriage to 2Baba, which the couple made official in July 2025 following his earlier separation from ex-wife, Annie Macaulay Idibia.
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