In a significant development, wife of renowned musical icon Innocent Idibia (2Baba) and serving member of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Natasha Osawaru-Idibia, has defected to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Natasha defected from opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) alongside the minority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian on Thursday.
National leader of the party, Senator Henry Dickson, who made this known, said a former deputy governor of Gombe State, John Yoriyo, also joined the NDC.
He said: “Today, in the company of our party officials, I received the former Deputy Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency John Yoriyo, alongside his delegation, who formally joined the NDC and pledged their support for our vision and movement.
“I was also pleased to receive Hon. Charity Iguodalo Aiguobarueghian, the Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, together with a large delegation of Assembly members from Edo State. Notably among them was Hon. Natasha Osawaru-Idibia, accompanied by her husband, the renowned musical icon Innocent Idibia (2Baba), who paid a courtesy visit to declare their support for the NDC and formally join the party.
“Other political figures whom I had earlier received, but had the pleasure of formally presenting with our party membership cards on this occasion, symbolising their full integration into the party, included High Chief Peter Ojemen (Don P), the Okodalo of Esanland from Edo State, Dr. Aisha Yesufu, and many others.
“I urged them all to remain steadfast and committed to supporting and building the NDC as we continue to offer Nigerians a credible and people-oriented political alternative.
“I thank Nigerians across the country for their continued support, confidence, and prayers. The NDC remains the main opposition party in the current political landscape of our country, and we welcome all Nigerians, irrespective of previous political affiliations, to join and support this growing national movement.”
