Women under the aegis of “Edo Women” have invoked curse on former governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole over his childless comment on wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki.
The group also called Senator Oshiomhole to offer a public apology to the Obaseki’s family over the comments.
The women made the call during a protest led by Hon. Maria Edeko, Deputy Speaker, Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday in Benin. 
Speaking on behalf of the women, Edeko said: “It is sad to see a person who has once governed the state condescend to this level.
“It is a taboo, a sacrilege and desecration of Edo land to mock a woman or a couple for not bearing a child.
“Those who mock others for not having children yet could be described as one of the most ungrateful persons on earth.
“We rise as women of Edo, home and abroad to denounce this shameful conduct of Adams Oshiomhole.
“We call on all women and couples that have gone through the pain of not bearing a child on time or not having a child at all to curse this man.”
The women eulogised Mrs Obaseki, describing her as a woman who had demonstrated the power of brilliance, compassion and foresightness in her dealings in the state.
“The first lady has ensured the inclusion and protection of children, women and vulnerable persons in the state.
“We thank our Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki for loving and respecting our mother.”
The women added that the comment of Mrs Obaseki during the campaign of the People’s Democratic Party Governorship candidate didn’t warrant such vile comment from Oshiomhole.
“The first lady said without a first lady, in government house, women will be marginalised. We as Edo women, have not seen the wives of the other candidates”.
