Meet The Lady Who Became Africa’s Youngest Lawmaker At 19

  • It is rare to find teenagers in politics, not to talk of a teenage parliamentarian serving in the midst of elderly men and women
  • Proscovia Alengot Oromait was 19 years when she made history as the youngest lawmaker in Africa
  • The young lady from Uganda, who made the history in 2012, also became the youngest person in the world to assume that position.

Proscovia Alengot Oromait made history in 2012 when she became the youngest lawmaker in Africa at the age of 19. Not only did she become Africa’s youngest member of parliament, but she also became the youngest person in the world to assume that position, Face 2 Face Africa reports.

Oromait was sworn in as a legislator representing Usuk County, eastern Uganda.

She defeated eight other candidates to replace her late father Michael Oromait, whose death opened the vacancy in Usuk County. Her election was met with oppositions by other politicians who felt it was not right to elect a high school graduate to parliament Oromait stated at the time: “I wanted to run the programs that were left by my late dad behind. I want to fight [for] peace and unity between Teso and Karamoja. And that’s why I went for these bi-elections.” Born on January 1, 1993, the now 27-year-old lady defended her win and said her age will not hinder the performance of her duties.

The young lady served as the parliamentarian for Usuk County from 2011 to 2016.

Source:legit.ng

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