The Edo State House of Assembly has issued a formal summons to Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency and wife of music icon Innocent '2Baba' Idibia. She is to appear before the Assembly's Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week to answer for her conduct in a viral video.
Assembly Speaker Condemns Lawmaker's Conduct
During the plenary session on Tuesday, Speaker Blessing Agbebaku declared that the lawmaker's recent actions, which are trending online, have brought the House into disrepute. He stated that Hon. Irobosa must defend herself against allegations of misconduct stemming from the widely circulated clip.
"Hon. Natasha Irobosa has been summoned to appear before the Ethics and Privileges Committee over her recent conduct trending online," Speaker Agbebaku said. "This behaviour drags the image of the House into the mud, and members are expected to conduct themselves with dignity."
The Speaker emphasised that the Assembly, composed of educated individuals, would no longer tolerate controversies surrounding the member. He directed the committee to conclude its investigation and submit a report within two weeks.
Origin of the Controversial Video
The summons is directly linked to a series of viral videos that captured Natasha Osawaru in an altercation with her husband, 2Baba. Earlier reports indicated that one video showed the music legend being arrested and handcuffed in the United Kingdom following a dispute with Natasha.
Subsequently, the couple was featured in a tense scene during an Instagram Live session hosted by media personality Daddy Freeze. These incidents have sparked widespread discussion and debate across social media platforms in Nigeria and beyond.
Mixed Public Reactions Flood Social Media
The Assembly's decision has triggered a flood of reactions from netizens, with opinions sharply divided. Many comments criticised the move as selective and gender-biased, while others supported the need for decorum from a public official.
Key reactions compiled online include:
- @k.a.y_s.e.a: "How many Edo women in abusive marriages have had their husbands called before this committee? Suddenly the system works when it’s a man that’s being abused?"
- @_marysthoughts: "Did anyone give Ned Nwoko any timeline to appear before any committee? Just asking because it’s women they always know how to summon."
- @zsavier_optimum_hair: "As a senator, she should be well behaved in public."
- @obianuju_nwa: "That is family business…..her personal life has no business with the assembly."
- @sazaberg: "She is just embarrassing Edo people."
Other users made humorous references, with one asking if 2Baba would be attending the hearing beside her, and another comparing the saga to other celebrity marital dramas.
Annie Idibia's Subtle Response
In a related development, Annie Idibia, 2Baba's former wife, stirred conversations online. Shortly after the video of 2Baba's alleged UK arrest surfaced, she posted a series of reflective and philosophical messages on her Instagram Story, which many interpreted as a subtle commentary on the ongoing situation.
The unfolding drama involving Natasha Osawaru, a serving state lawmaker, and 2Baba, a national music icon, continues to blur the lines between private marital disputes and public accountability for elected officials. All eyes are now on the Ethics and Privileges Committee as it awaits her appearance within the stipulated one-week deadline.
