The Edo State House of Assembly has named Hon. Natasha Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, as its new Minority Leader. The announcement came during a plenary session in Benin City on Monday, following a sweeping reshuffle of the Assembly's principal officers. Osawaru's elevation occurred on the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a development that highlights her growing political influence since she defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in May 2026.
From Deputy Majority Leader to Minority Leader
Before her new appointment, Osawaru served as Deputy Majority Leader, a position through which she gained recognition for robust legislative participation, grassroots advocacy, and consistent support for youth and women empowerment in the Egor community. Her transition to Minority Leader marks a notable shift in both her political trajectory and the Assembly's leadership structure.
The reshuffle comes amid fresh caucus realignments within the legislature, which have reshaped the balance of power among the political parties represented in the Edo Assembly. Osawaru's emergence as Minority Leader under the NDC banner signals the party's growing presence in the state's legislative affairs.
Osawaru Reacts to New Role
Following the plenary, Osawaru addressed her new responsibility in a statement shared on her Facebook page, framing the appointment as a call to service rather than a personal achievement. She wrote: "This new responsibility is not a title; it is a trust. Our democracy thrives on rigorous debate, accountability, and the courage to advocate for the ordinary citizen without compromise. My commitment to the development of Edo State, the progress of the NDC, and the prosperity of the good people of Egor remains absolute."
The announcement coincides with ongoing rumours of a troubled marriage between Osawaru and music star 2Baba, though the lawmaker did not address these speculations in her public statement. The alleged marital issues have been a topic of widespread discussion on social media, with many fans and observers weighing in on the situation.
Fans React to Osawaru's New Title
Social media users responded to the news across her page, with comments ranging from congratulatory to light-hearted. One user, @icy_spixy, wrote: "Congratulations nee Idibia", while @solomilliyana commented: "The woman with 7 million faces". Another user, @kittyoshone, said: "She looks different", and @yemmy1m reacted: "Another face?". @royalhotieness asked: "Where the baby wey then born sef?", and @sayrah_fost added: "Always on black n dark shades like an undertaker."
In a related development, Legit.ng earlier reported on a man working in an area close to where 2Baba allegedly lives in Benin, Edo State. The man, who shared a video about the singer, affirmed that he was working in a place known as Amagba and laughed at the area where his lover camped the music star. He lamented how the singer has reduced him to a laughingstock because of his new love life, which has been trending online.
