Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru Idibia has sparked a heated online debate after declaring that she will become President of Nigeria before her grandfather, billionaire businessman and Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, dies.
Osawaru, 31, made the declaration while celebrating Igbinedion on his 92nd birthday in Benin City, Edo State.
Key Highlights
- Natasha Osawaru has declared that she will become President of Nigeria before her grandfather dies.
- The 31-year-old lawmaker represents Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly.
- Osawaru made the declaration while celebrating Chief Gabriel Igbinedion’s 92nd birthday.
- Her statement has divided Nigerians on social media.
- Some users praised her ambition and expressed support for the prospect of a female Nigerian president.
- Osawaru currently serves as Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly.
Natasha Osawaru Makes Presidential Declaration
While praying for her grandfather to live until the age of 150, Osawaru expressed her own political ambition in a direct message to the 92-year-old businessman.
“I promise you, I will be the President of this country before you die, amen in Jesus name,” she said.
The declaration, made during the birthday celebration, quickly attracted attention online, shifting much of the discussion from Igbinedion’s milestone birthday to Osawaru’s political future.
Osawaru represents Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly and serves as the assembly’s Minority Leader.
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Nigerians React To Osawaru’s Presidential Ambition
The declaration has generated mixed reactions among Nigerians on social media.
Some users welcomed Osawaru’s ambition and said Nigeria could eventually elect a woman as president.
Reacting to the statement, @GoodWomanH wrote, “I believe her. It is about time Nigeria had a female president.”
Other users, however, questioned whether Osawaru’s current political experience and position were sufficient to support such an ambitious goal.
@LamidolUsma33107 wrote, “Lol she thinks presidency is a promotion. She needs to wake up and smell the coffee. Start from the bottom, ma.”
Another user, @Sheglex1, mocked the timing and content of the declaration.
“Seh you Dey whine ur papa nhi at 92 years,” the user wrote.
Social Media Questions Osawaru’s Confidence
Some Nigerians questioned the reason behind Osawaru’s public declaration, with suggestions that the statement could attract attention online.
@kizzyikvibez said, “She’s probably saying this to trend on the internet.”
Similarly, @Adegoke_Abi01 questioned the source of the lawmaker’s confidence.
“I don’t really know where the confidence is coming from. Can somebody tell me? She think it’s easy to be in the game… game on for her then,” the user wrote.
The reactions reflect differing views about political ambition, with some Nigerians seeing Osawaru’s statement as confidence and others viewing it as premature.
Can Natasha Osawaru Become President Of Nigeria?
Osawaru’s declaration has raised a broader question about whether a politician who currently serves in a state legislature can eventually rise to the highest political office in Nigeria.
At 31, Osawaru has a considerable period ahead of her to build a political career. However, winning the Nigerian presidency requires more than a public declaration of ambition.
A presidential candidate must satisfy the constitutional requirements for the office and secure the backing of a political party. Electoral strength, nationwide support, political alliances, campaign organisation and public acceptance are also major factors in a presidential contest.
Nigeria has yet to elect a woman as president, although several women have contested or sought influential positions in national politics.
Osawaru’s declaration therefore places her among a growing generation of younger Nigerian politicians who have publicly expressed interest in playing larger roles in the country’s political future.
For now, however, her immediate political position remains the Edo State House of Assembly, where she represents Egor Constituency.
Her vow to become Nigeria’s president has given Nigerians plenty to debate, but whether the declaration eventually becomes a political reality will depend on the choices she makes, the political support she builds and the electorate’s response in future elections. For more updates, follow us on X.
