In a shocking turn of events, former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has launched a scathing attack on the current Edo First Lady, Mrs Betsy Obaseki.The political arena in Edo State has been set ablaze with personal accusations and heated exchanges as the November gubernatorial polls draw near....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Oshiomhole, now a senator, publicly criticized Mrs Obaseki for her comments about the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo.
According to Oshiomhole, the First Lady had derided Okpebholo for not having a wife, a move that Oshiomhole saw as an attempt to discredit the APC candidate.
In response, Oshiomhole didn’t hold back. He turned the tables on Mrs Betsy Obaseki, questioning her moral standing to judge others based on their personal lives.
“I was shocked yesterday to see Mrs Obaseki, the first lady, saying our candidate has no wife,” Oshiomhole told reporters, his voice filled with indignation.
Mrs Mrs Betsy Obaseki Obaseki Under Fire Adams Oshiomhole Defends APC Candidate
The former governor’s rebuttal took a personal turn as he brought up sensitive issues regarding the First Lady’s personal life. Oshiomhole pointed out that Mrs Betsy Obaseki, who is in her sixties, has no children of her own.
He went further to suggest that this fact somehow disqualified her from commenting on others’ family situations.“Between her and Obaseki, they are childless,”Oshiomhole stated, referring to both the First Lady and her husband, current Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The senator’s words have sparked a heated debate about the appropriateness of bringing personal matters into political discourse.
Oshiomhole didn’t stop at criticizing Mrs Betsy Obaseki. He took the opportunity to champion the APC flag bearer,
Monday Okpebholo.
The senator painted a picture of Okpebholo as a family man who has invested in his children’s education.“Our candidate, not only does he have children, he has invested in their education,”Oshiomhole boasted.
He went on to detail that Okpebholo’s first child is a lawyer and the second is a medical doctor, both of whom have addressed crowds at campaign events.
This clash between Oshiomhole and Mrs Betsy Obaseki has added a new dimension to the already intense political climate in Edo State.
It has raised questions about the boundaries of political discourse and the role of personal lives in public debates.
The controversy has also highlighted the complex web of relationships in Edo State politics.
Oshiomhole and Governor Obaseki were once close allies, with Oshiomhole supporting Obaseki’s rise to power in 2016.
However, their relationship soured, leading to Obaseki’s defection from the APC to the PDP in 2020.
As the November gubernatorial polls approach, this latest exchange between Oshiomhole and Mrs Betsy Obaseki suggests that the campaign may become increasingly personal and heated.
Political observers are watching closely to see how these developments will impact voter sentiment and the overall trajectory of the election.
The incident serves as a reminder of the often blurred lines between personal and political in Nigerian politics.
It also underscores the need for a more issue-based campaign that focuses on policies and governance rather than personal attacks.
As Edo State residents prepare to head to the polls, they are left to navigate through this storm of accusations and counter-accusations.
The coming weeks will reveal whether this incident will have a lasting impact on the electoral landscape or if it will be overshadowed by more substantive policy debates.
In the meantime, both the APC and PDP camps are likely to intensify their campaign efforts, each trying to gain an edge in what promises to be a closely watched
and fiercely contested election.
The people of Edo State, ultimately, will have the final say as they cast their votes in November.
