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Women must stop being their own worst enemies. We must learn to support each other, to vote for each other, and to celebrate each other's successes. There is enough room at the top for all of us.

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A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future."

Being in politics as a family teaches you resilience. You learn to stand firm in the face of storms, to protect your family, and to never lose sight of your values no matter the political tides.

Our African culture is our identity. We must not let it erode. We should teach our children their mother tongue and our traditions, for a people without a culture are like a tree without roots.

Education is the greatest equalizer. It is the one tool that can level the playing field for the poor and the marginalized, especially for the girl child. When you educate a woman, you have educated a whole community.

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