BIANCA: She’s Wife Of Former Rebel Warlord, If You Don’t Like That, It’s Your Business – Sobowale by Citynobs May 11, 2025, 2:48 am In a fiery defense of Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Sobowale, has stirred public debate with a blunt declaration: “She’s wife of former rebel warlord. If you don’t like that, it’s your business.” Sobowale made the statement during a televised political roundtable on Arise News , where discussions veered into the legacy of late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and the public roles taken on by his widow, Bianca Ojukwu, in Nigerian politics. Bianca, a former beauty queen, diplomat, and senatorial aspirant, has long divided opinion in Nigeria’s political landscape — admired by some for her poise and outspokenness, while criticized by others who remain uneasy with her late husband’s wartime past. Sobowale dismissed the criticisms as “historical cherry-picking,” arguing that many figures in Nigerian history had complex legacies. “Ojukwu was a rebel to some, but a hero to millions,” he said. “And Bianca has never denied who she married. If people can’t separate her identity from her husband’s past, that’s their burden.” The remark has sparked a social media frenzy, with commentators split over the bluntness of Sobowale’s defense. While some praised him for “speaking the truth unapologetically,” others accused him of glorifying a controversial figure. Bianca Ojukwu has yet to officially respond, though sources close to her say she remains focused on her public service and legacy work tied to the memory of her husband. As Nigeria continues to grapple with the complexities of its civil war history, Sobowale’s words serve as a stark reminder of how the past still shapes the nation’s political discourse.
