“Edo State Outraged: Betsy Obaseki’s Dishonest Attacks on Gubernatorial Candidates Spark Backlash”

Edo State residents are expressing outrage following First Lady Betsy Obaseki’s shocking and unfounded remarks targeting two prominent gubernatorial candidates, Monday Okpebholo of the APC and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party. In a clear bid to bolster support for the PDP’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, the First Lady resorted to unfounded claims, falsely insinuating that these well-respected leaders are unmarried.

These baseless attacks reveal a troubling level of dishonesty and bitterness. There is no evidence to back her accusations, making this a blatant smear campaign aimed at tarnishing the reputations of Okpebholo and Akpata. Is this the kind of leadership the people of Edo deserve—where falsehoods and deception are employed for political gain?

Obaseki’s comments suggest that she believes a candidate’s worthiness is tied to marital status, a notion that is not only misguided but also deeply insulting to the people of Edo. Her attempt to equate being married with leadership ability is a desperate and offensive ploy that exposes the pettiness within the Obaseki camp. This disgraceful episode highlights the lengths to which some are willing to go to support their preferred candidate, even at the cost of integrity and respect.