The family of Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia has petitioned the inspector general of police, accusing his wife Natasha Osawuru of assault, bigamy and financial misappropriation.
In a letter dated November 12, the Idibia family urged the police authorities to investigate a number of incidents they claim have caused the singer emotional distress, financial loss and reputational damage.
The petition stated that the family received reports from 2Baba and witnesses alleging physical assault in the UK and Abuja, alongside claims that Natasha accessed and transferred funds from the singer’s phone and bank accounts without authorisation.
The family also accused her of withholding his personal documents, including his passport, allegedly preventing him from honouring business engagements.
The petition alleged that some of her actions have exposed the music star to potential financial setbacks and public embarrassment, while raising concerns over his emotional well-being and safety.
The family further requested that the police investigate what they described as possible fraudulent misrepresentation and alleged violation of marriage laws.
The petition accused Natasha of bigamy. They alleged that 2Baba had not completed his divorce proceedings with Annie Macauley Idibia before Natasha began presenting herself as his new wife.
They said their intervention became necessary following several distressing developments that “appear to compromise 2Baba’s personal safety, career commitments, and financial stability”.
The controversy began when 2Baba’s former managers Kaka Igbokwe and Lori Tosan appeared on Daddy Freeze’s live stream.
They accused Natasha of seeking “full control” over the singer’s finances and career.
The situation escalated when 2Baba suddenly joined the live session and forcefully told the former managers to stop discussing his private life.
However, shortly after his intervention, loud arguing between him and Natasha became audible off-camera.
Their voices grew increasingly heated before the live broadcast was abruptly ended.
However, reacting to the distressing episode, Hyacinth took to his Instagram story, sharing lyrics from 2Baba’s song ‘Diaspora Woman’.
The Edo house of assembly recently asked Osawaru, member representing Egor constituency, to appear before its ethics and privileges committee over her recent viral conduct.
The singer also recently appealed to his followers and the public not to escalate his marital issues because it “is putting Natasha at risk”.
