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Franca Afegbua
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“I contested as Miss Kaduna and I won. I was living in Kaduna then. I contested a few beauty contests and I won.”
Franca Afegbua (1943–2023) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.thecable.ng/obituary-afegbua-the-first-female-senator-who-inspired-women-participation-in-politics, (The Cable, March 13, 2023)
“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.”
Franca Afegbua (1943–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“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.”
Franca Afegbua (1943–2023) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://placbeam.com/2022/04/28/women-in-politics-more-reliable-than-men-says-nigerias-first-elected-female-senator-chief-franca-afegbua/