The family of Innocent Idibia, the Nigerian singer better known as 2Face Idibia or 2Baba, has filed a petition with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) against his wife, Natasha Osawuru.
The family in the petition that surfaced online on Thursday, accused Natasha of financial misappropriation, assault, bigamy, alleged threat to life, and substance abuse.
The Idibia family in the viral petition dated November 12, urged Nigerian police to investigate incidents they claimed have caused the 2Face financial loss, emotional distress, and reputational damage.
The petition explained that the singer’s family received reports from him and other witnesses alleging physical assault in Abuja and the UK, alongside claims that Natasha transferred money from the 2Face’s bank accounts without his authorization.
She was also accused of withholding the musician’s international passport, and other personal documents, preventing him from honouring business engagements which has exposed him to public embarrassment, and potential financial setbacks.
While raising concerns over his safety and emotional well-being, the family urged the police to investigate alleged violation of marriage laws, and possible fraudulent misrepresentation.
According to the report, the singer was yet to complete divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Annie Macauley Idibia before Natasha presented herself as his new wife.
“Substance abuse by Miss Natasha irobasa Osawaru alegedly resulting in violent behavior, causing Mr. Innocent Ujah idibia emotional distress and financial loss. More Importantly, his personal safety and mental wellbeing appear to be at risk.
“Information suggesting a possible violation of marriage laws (bigamy) and fraudulent misrepresentation, which we request to be properly investigated to establish the facts”, the viral petition stated.
The petition surfaced on social media days after the singer’s ex-managers, Kaka Igbokwe and Lori Tosan during an Instagram livestream with Daddy Freeze, accused Natasha of seeking “full control” over 2Face’s finances and career.
The situation escalated when the singer suddenly joined the live session to stop his former managers from discussing his private life in public. The live broadcast abruptly ended when Natasha and 2Face engaged in physical altercation.
Reacting to the distressed incident, the singer’s younger brother, Hyacinth Idibia, while addressing him on Instagram story, wrote “allow us to save you”.
Following the controversy, the Edo State House of Assembly summoned Natasha Osawaru, a member of the assembly representing Egor constituency, to appear before its committee over her viral conduct.
