Edo Assembly Summons Natasha Osawaru Over Viral Altercation With Husband, Music Star 2Baba
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru to appear before its House Committee on Ethics and Privileges over a trending video showing a heated altercation between her and her husband, Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia.
Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, who announced the decision during plenary, said the viral video had drawn widespread public criticism and brought “embarrassment and disrepute” to the Assembly. He noted that lawmakers are expected to uphold a standard of conduct that reflects the dignity of their office at all times.
The video, which spread rapidly across social media, captured a domestic dispute between Osawaru and 2Baba, sparking public debate about the boundaries between private conflicts and public accountability—especially for elected officials.
Agbebaku directed Osawaru to appear before the Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week, while the committee is mandated to submit its investigative report within two weeks. The Assembly said the probe aims to determine whether the lawmaker’s conduct violated ethical codes governing members of the House.
As of press time, Osawaru has not issued a public statement regarding the summons or the circumstances surrounding the viral clip.
The outcome of the investigation is expected to shape discussions about personal responsibility and the growing scrutiny faced by public officeholders in the age of digital virality.
