Aisha polled 2,160 votes to be elected, defeating Simon Erskine, of the Green Party, who garnered 459 votes and Paul Fowler, of the Liberal Democrat, who polled 313.
Labour has continually held on to Harlesden, which remains one of their strongest wards in the Borough. She is currently the youngest Councillor in Brent council and stated that she hoped to inspire youths to participate in politics.
Nigerians making waves round the world and yet some detractors will still come here and turn this into a tribal thing! Why cant we just be happy for once that OUR OWN is achieving something positive that most cannot even aspire to.
This young Nigerian is an inspiration! Keep it up!!!
Secondly, the Nigerian constitution is not youth friendly! No 19 years old can ever become a common ward councillor in this current political dispensation. This is because the constitution has limits on age! These limits must be revisited. A 21 years old, I believe, is mature enough to lead, at least at the local level. We need progressive changes! Our youths must arise and demand to be allowed participation in active partisan politics by vying for positions!!!
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