Late Winnie Mandela, Significant Pillar To South Africa's Emancipation – NBA
Mrs Princess Frank-Chukwuani, the Caretaker Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Chapter, on Tuesday described the late Winnie Mandela as a significant pillar, who contributed immensely to
Frank-Chukwuani made the remarks in an interview in Abuja.
The South African anti-apartheid activist, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, died peacefully on Monday following a long illness.
"She died after a long illness, for which she had been in and out of
Frank-Chukwuani described Winnie as a Colossus, saying she was a courageous woman who would be remembered and cherished for her defiant role in the struggle and liberation of South Africans against apartheid.
"Whether you like her or not, she remains a role model to most women in Africa as she conquered most of the challenges and betrayals she faced in her life with utmost selflessness, putting her people first before herself.
"As
Also commenting, Mrs Ireti Ade-Oyinleye, the President, Complete Woman Foundation, said that the late Winnie Mandela fought and stood for what she believed in.
Ade-Oyinleye said that the late South African anti-apartheid heroine was a courageous woman.
"Although, she had her 'dark sides', but she would not be forgotten for the role she played in the fight against apartheid in South Africa," she said.
Winnie, born on Sept. 26, 1936, was the ex-wife of the late South Africa President, Nelson Mandela, who died on Dec.5, 2013.
Written by NEWSTRAWL ONLINE UPDATE
Sodiq Oyeleke is a Media, Human Resources, Project Management and Public Relations Practitioner
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