Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has declared her ambition to become President of Nigeria.
Osawaru, the estranged wife of music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, made the declaration while celebrating her grandfather, Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom.
In a video shared on Instagram, the lawmaker addressed Igbinedion during his birthday celebration and promised to attain the country’s highest political office and make him proud.
“I promise you, I will be the President of this country and make you very proud,” she said.
Her declaration was met with cheers from guests at the celebration and has since generated reactions on social media, with many noting her growing political profile.
Osawaru represents Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly. She was elected in 2023 and has held a leadership position in the Assembly.
Her grandfather, Gabriel Igbinedion, is a businessman, philanthropist and traditional title holder who is widely known as the Esama of Benin Kingdom.
Igbinedion was born in Okada, Edo State, in 1934. He is the founder and Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria’s first private university.
His business interests have included aviation, broadcasting, banking, real estate and hospitality. He also founded Okada Air and has been involved in various educational and community development initiatives.
Igbinedion’s son, Lucky Igbinedion, served as governor of Edo State from 1999 to 2007.