In a poignant and uplifting session held over the weekend, Betsy Obaseki, the wife of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, delivered a heartfelt message to childless women, encouraging them to view themselves as “fruitful, potential, and proud mothers” awaiting their time as decreed by divine providence.
The occasion was a Zoom meeting where Mrs. Obaseki, joined by Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, spouse of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, engaged with a vibrant community of Edo women residing abroad.
This impactful dialogue comes in the wake of controversial remarks by Senator Adams Oshiomhole regarding Mrs. Obaseki’s childlessness, which quickly went viral. The senator’s comments were a direct reaction to a pointed jab from Betsy Obaseki during a rally, where she declared that “only Asue Ighodalo has a wife among the leading contenders.”
During the virtual meeting, Mrs. Obaseki addressed the participants spread across various continents, reminding them of their intrinsic worth and the divine intention behind their creation. “Every woman is created by God for a purpose,” she asserted, reinforcing a message of hope and dignity amidst the often sensitive subject of childlessness.
Mrs. Obaseki shared her personal experiences, saying, “My words of comfort to you, like myself, who have conceived and experienced miscarriages, painful stillbirths, and evacuations of babies who died in our wombs, is this: you are not barren. I dare to call you fruitful. You and I are potential and proud mothers of children who will come in God’s time. Enjoy the life God has given you. Take your mind off your challenge, and before you know it, children will start coming.”
She emphasized that her contributions to society have gone beyond the biological aspect of motherhood. “Being fruitful is not limited to childbearing. It is about impacting lives and creating positive change in society. There is no point in feeling bad. Women can fulfill God’s purpose in many ways beyond motherhood,” she added.
Ifeyinwa Ighodalo thanked the women for attending the meeting and promised to continue all of Betsy Obaseki’s programmes for women and the girl child in Edo if her husband is elected.
