Oshiomole in an interview, reacted to the statement made by the first lady of edo state, Betty obaseki.
Where she introduced the wife of the Pdp governorship candidate of edo state Mrs ifehinwan Ighodalo at the esan South East, ubiaja township stadium on Thursday,
At the flag off event of the pdp campaign, the first lady introduced the wife of Asue Ighodalo, saying that Ighodalo is the only candidate with a wife.
The first lady urged women to vote for a candidate who has a wife, adding that it would translate to women’s empowerment.
“Let’s campaign and vote for the best candidate in this forthcoming election. I want to introduce his wife. Incidentally, out of all the candidates contesting this election, only one has a wife,” Betsy said.
In an interview with journalists, oshiomole reacted to the statement made by the first lady, he said the governor and his wife had no child and are not willing to adopt.
“I was shocked yesterday to see Mrs Obaseki, the first lady, saying our candidate has no wife. I’m sorry she had to say that because here is a woman who has no child. Between him (sic) and Obaseki, they are childless. They are not even ready to adopt,” Oshiomhole said.
Oshiomole came under fire after the statement, as people were enraged and disappointed at the statement, the statements has sparked reactions on social media, as people took to x to express their dismay at the comment.
