Unlike here in Nigeria where chances are very slim for a young girl to aspire to such,it's either you are told to step down for the older candidates or not even given any chance at all,just for selfish reasons.
In the western world where Seyi Akinwowo leaves,her dreams were made valid and thus she's now the youngest Councillor and her party's youngest representative.
The 22-year-old, who won a seat in Forest Gate North, says representing the ward is particularly personal to her as it is where she grew up.
“It was lovely to be canvassing in Maryland where I went to school,” Seyi, who now lives in West Ham, said. “It’s been a great experience and having grown up in Newham in the area that I am representing I definitely think will help me.”
Seyi, who was previously part of the borough’s youth council, says that she hopes to bring a “new fresh perspective” drawing on her experiences of living in the borough - and can’t wait to get stuck in.
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