My lady, the President..

Somebody asked me about my experiences as a female political activist the other day. I was quite blunt with the person and immediately decided to share my own experiences.

Fact is, women will always struggle to make a mark in politics. Now before anyone crucifies me, I accept that yes, many women have made it in politics and even made it to the highest office in the land. The current Liberian president is one good example.

I became a political activist a little over five years ago, purely by chance. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t take politics lightly, to me, politics is serious business. I acquired a BDP membership card several years ago but only recently became active. It was only after I became actively involved in politics however, that I realised in earnest that women are just spectators in politics. Women make the numbers in politics; they far outnumber their male counterparts. Yet, men still call the shots and females are just mere cheerleaders! I am just telling it like it is.

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