Edo Lawmakers, 2Baba’s Wife Join NDC in Major Political Shake-Up

Edo Lawmakers, 2Baba’s Wife Join NDC in Major Political Shake-Up

Wife of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia (2Baba) and serving member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Natasha Osawaru-Idibia, has defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Natasha defected on Thursday alongside the Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, as well as other lawmakers and political stakeholders from Edo State.

The defection was confirmed by the National Leader of the NDC, Senator Henry Dickson, who said the party also received a former Deputy Governor of Gombe State, John Yoriyo, and his delegation into its ranks.

Dickson said the new entrants formally joined the party and pledged their support for its vision and political direction during a reception held in Abuja.

According to him, “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.”

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He further disclosed that Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian led a large delegation of Edo State House of Assembly members into the party, noting that Natasha Osawaru-Idibia was among those who officially joined the NDC.

Dickson also said Natasha attended the event alongside her husband, 2Baba, describing their presence as a public declaration of support for the party.

“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,” he said.

He added that several other political figures, including High Chief Peter Ojemen (Don P) and activist Dr. Aisha Yesufu, were also formally presented with party membership cards as part of their full integration into the NDC.

Dickson urged the new members to remain committed to building the party and supporting its vision of offering Nigerians a credible political alternative.

He further stated that the NDC remains a growing opposition platform and is open to Nigerians from all political backgrounds who wish to contribute to its development.

“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,” he said.

The defections are seen as part of broader political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with parties intensifying efforts to strengthen their structures nationwide.

Edo Lawmakers, 2Baba’s Wife Join NDC in Major Political Shake-Up