Natasha Osawaru

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Natasha Irobosa Osawaru
Deputy leader Edo State House of Assembly
OccupationPolitician

Natasha Irobosa Osawaru (born 14 November 1994) is a Nigerian politician and a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Egor Constituency of the 8th Edo State House of Assembly. [1] [2]

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Family and education

Natasha's mother, Philomena, is the daughter of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of the Benin Kingdom in Edo State. [3] Popularly called Honourable Natasha, she attended Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo State, and Parsons School of Design in New York City, United States, where she earned a degree in Law and a Master's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design. [4] [5]

Political Career

In 2023, she contested under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Egor Constituency. Initially, the March 18, 2023, elections in her constituency and two others were marred by controversy, leading to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducting supplementary elections in the affected areas on 15 April 2023. On 16 April 2023, Natasha was declared the winner of Egor Constituency by INEC. [6] [7] [8] [9] In June 2023, she nominated Blessing Agbebaku during the election of the speaker in the state house of assembly. [10] [11] [12] On 20 June 2023, she emerged as the Deputy Leader of Edo House of Assembly. [13]

Controversy

Natasha came to national limelight following her intimate relationship with Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia (popularly known as 2Baba). [14] [15] [16] [17] On 13 February 2025, 2Baba proposed to her. Earlier, the singer had announced his separation from his wife Annie on Instagram. [18] [19] [20]

References

  1. ↑ "Honourable Natasha Osawaru and Tuface Idibia: Who be Edo lawmaker wey 2baba dey tok about?". BBC News Pidgin. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  2. ↑ Udugba, Anthony (2025-02-12). "Who is Natasha Osawaru, 2Baba's new love interest?". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  3. ↑ "Welcome to the Official website of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion |THE ESAMA OF BENIN KINGDOM". igbinedion.net. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  4. ↑ Adeduyite, Okiki (2025-02-13). "Natasha Osawaru: Unveiling Edo lawmaker who captured 2Baba's heart". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  5. ↑ ADEKUNLE, MUSA (2025-02-12). "5 things to know about Edo lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  6. ↑ Emenyonu, Adibe (15 April 2023). "Edo Supplementary Elections: PDP Candidates Win Three State Assembly". ThisDay. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  7. ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2023-04-17). "PDP wins Edo supplementary assembly poll as APC clinches Rep seat". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  8. ↑ The Nation (2023-04-17). "APC, PDP clinch more Reps, Assembly seats". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  9. ↑ Adedipe, Adeyinka (16 April 2023). "Edo PDP wins three assembly seats, APC claims one Rep seat – Punch Newspapers". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  10. ↑ Lucky, Ighomuaye (2023-06-16). "Blessing Agbebaku emerges 8th Edo Assembly Speaker". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  11. ↑ Aliu, Ozioruva (2023-06-16). "Agbebaku emerges as Edo Assembly Speaker, Obaseki hails process". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  12. ↑ Igiekhume, Donatus (2023-06-17). "Obaseki congratulates 24 Edo Assembly members on inauguration, urges collaboration to sustain devt strides - Edo State Government" . Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  13. ↑ Chukwudiebere, Mercy (2023-06-20). "Political Parties Nominate Principal Officers For Edo State Assembly". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  14. ↑ Omosola, Friday (2025-02-13). "2Baba proposes to Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru (VIDEO)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  15. ↑ Anichukwueze, Donatus (2025-02-13). "2baba Proposes To Edo Lawmaker Natasha Osarawu". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  16. ↑ "2Baba Spotted Shopping with Natasha after Mother's Viral Video". ThisDay. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  17. ↑ Fasan, Yewande (2025-02-13). "2baba proposes to Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  18. ↑ Abubakar, Mansur (2025-01-27). "Tuface: Nigeria's 2Baba announces separation from Annie Idibia". BBC News. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  19. ↑ Silverbird (2025-01-28). "Celebrities Slam 2Baba Over Split From Wife, Annie". SilverbirdTV. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  20. ↑ "2Face releases video, confirms separation from Annie" . Retrieved 2025-02-17.
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