{
  "id": 1731304,
  "title": "2Baba’s wife, Natasha, becomes Edo Assembly minority leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/2babas-wife-natasha-becomes-edo-assembly-minority-leader",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T15:06:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2babas-wife-natasha-becomes-edo-assembly-minority-leader/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Natasha Osawaru, wife of Nigerian singer 2Baba, has been appointed as the minority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly. She represents the Egor Constituency and was announced as the new minority leader during Monday’s plenary session following a reshuffle of the Assembly’s leadership positions. Osawaru, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in May 2026, had previously served as Deputy Majority Leader. She expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her by the Assembly leadership, her colleagues, and the people of Egor. As a member of the opposition, she pledged to uphold rigorous debate, accountability, and advocacy for the citizens of Edo State and the prosperity of Egor Constituency.",
  "summary": "Natasha Osawaru, 2Baba’s wife, has been named the new Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly. Learn more about her new role and political journ Read More: https://punchng.com/2babas-wife-natasha-becomes-edo-assembly-minority-leader/",
  "key_points": [
    "Natasha Osawaru appointed as Edo State House of Assembly minority leader.",
    "Represents Egor Constituency, former Deputy Majority Leader.",
    "Defected from PDP to NDC in May 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}