An association of women, known as Edo Women for Dignity and Respect (EWDR), has called for mental evaluation for the former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, for mocking Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, wife of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki for being childless.
The EWDR described Oshiomhole’s comments as “insensitive, degrading, and unbecoming of a public figure.”
It would be recalled that Oshiomhole, in a recent media interview, made disparaging remarks about Mrs. Obaseki’s childlessness, while tackling her for criticizing the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
The EWDR, said Oshiomhole’s comments was an “unforgivable attack on the dignity of womanhood”, and that they represented a new low in Edo politics.
“Senator Oshiomhole’s comments are not only disrespectful but also highlight a deeply ingrained misogyny that has no place in our society. His attack on Mrs Obaseki is an attack on all women, and we cannot stand by and let such behaviour go unchecked,” the statement read.
The association said Oshiomhole’s comments suggest a possible decline in his mental faculties, which, if true, would render him unfit to continue in his role as a senator and public servant.
“We believe that no sane and mentally stable individual would make such outrageous comments about a woman, especially one who has served the state with dignity and grace.
“We are calling for an immediate mental evaluation of Senator Oshiomhole to ascertain his ability to function responsibly and respectfully in public office,” Mrs. Agatha Iredia, President of the EWDR, said.
The association urged the APC leadership to take swift action against Oshiomhole, adding that failure to do so would imply tacit approval of his comments.
