Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, wife of the Governor of Edo State, has revealed that she is yet to have a child because she experienced miscarriages, painful stillbirths, and evacuations of babies who died in her womb.
Obaseki revealed this on Saturday while comforting childless women during a Zoom meeting with Edo women in the diaspora.
Her remarks served as a poignant response to a viral video featuring Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s unsavory comments regarding her own childless state.
Obaseki encouraged childless women to reframe their perceptions and regard themselves as veritable vessels of fruitfulness, replete with potential and proud mothers of progeny who shall arrive in the fullness of time, as ordained by the Divine Providence.
Addressing a gathering of over 200 women, who had convened from far-flung corners of the globe, Obaseki reminded her audience that every individual has been created by the Almighty for a purpose that transcends the mundane.
Obaseki said: “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 and as a result, have no children to show for the pain we have endured.
“You are not barren. I dare to call you fruitful.
“You and I are potential and proud mothers of children that 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.”
Obaseki further underscored the notion that her own contributions to society have far exceeded the narrow confines of biological 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.
Additionally, Obaseki shared a message of encouragement for women who, like herself, have faced the agonizing pain of miscarriages and stillbirths, urging them not to succumb to discouragement or allow their losses to define them.
In her inaugural address, the founder of the group, Mrs. Adesuwa Obasohan, pledged her support for Asue Ighodalo’s candidacy, drawing parallels with the group’s previous support for Governor Godwin Obaseki.
