Franca Afegbua

Quotes

• “I contested as Miss Kaduna and I won. I was living in Kaduna then. I contested a few beauty contests and I won.”
• “First, I saw that my section of the country where I belonged, my people were not well represented and had nothing to show for what they do, so I decided to go in and help.”
• “I expected opposition so it was not a surprise. I just ignored it and went ahead to do what I wanted to do. I was able to get the party ticket the same way as everybody else. I was able to persuade people to vote for me by telling them why I was going into politics which was to represent my people and be a voice for them. I answered any question anyone asked. I was also up against other women and youths.”

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