Edo Women Seek Public Apology From Oshiomhole Over Childless Comment On Gov Obaseki’s Family
By Simeon OSAJIE
Some women in Edo State under the aegis of “Edo Women” have called on Senator Adams Oshiomhole to offer a public apology to the family of Govrnor Godwin Obaseki over his childless comment on Mrs. Besty Obaseki, wife of the state Governor.
The women made the call during a protest gathering led by Hon. Maria Edeko, Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly on yesterday in Benin City.
Speaking on behalf of the women, Edeko called on Oshiomhole to offer a public apology to the women of the state, people of the state and humanity in general.
She said “it is sad to see a person who has once governed the state condescend to this level.
“It is a taboo, a sacrilege and desecration of Edo land to mock a woman or a couple for not bearing a child.
“Those who mock others for not having children yet could be described as one of the most ungrateful persons on earth.
“We rise as women of Edo, home and abroad to denounce this shameful conduct of Adams Oshiomhole.
“We call on all women and couples that have gone through the pain of not bearing a child on time or not having a child at all to curse this man.
The women eulogized Mrs. Obaseki, describing her as a woman who had demonstrated the power of brilliant, compassion and foresight in her dealings in the state.
“The first lady has ensured the inclusion and protection of children, women and vulnerable persons in the state.
“We thank our Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for loving and respecting our mother.”
The women added that the comment of Mrs. Obaseki during the campaign of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate didn’t warrant such vile comment from Adams Oshiomhole.
“The first lady said without a first lady in government house, women will be marginalised. We as Edo women have not seen the wives of the other candidates”.
