Written By Lexx Thornton Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, she now serves as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s ascent in British politics is both a personal achievement and a testament to the growing influence of Nigerians abroad. Her political journey began at the age of 22 when she was elected as a councilor. Over the past seven years, she has been a staunch
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