London, UK | iNewsAfrica — In a landmark political moment, Princess Opeyemi Bright, a 29-year-old Nigerian-British woman, has been officially inaugurated as the youngest-ever mayor in the United Kingdom, taking office as the Civic Mayor of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham on May 16, 2025.
Born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s meteoric rise in British politics is both inspiring and historic. Elected as a councillor at the age of 22, she has spent the past seven years championing youth empowerment, social inclusion, and equal economic opportunities—principles that now guide her mayoral vision.
“This is nothing short of God’s grace,” she said during her swearing-in ceremony. “I’m proud to serve my borough, and as a proud Nigerian, I will represent my heritage with humility and excellence. May this journey inspire others to lead, serve, and rise.”
Princess Bright’s public service legacy runs deep. Her mother, Dr. Councillor Afolasade Bright, served as the Civic Mayor of Hackney in 2006–2007, and her father, Pastor Gbolahan Bright MBE, is a senior minister in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Her historic appointment underscores the growing influence of the Nigerian diaspora in international politics. She joins a distinguished list of UK political leaders of Nigerian descent, including Kemi Badenoch, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and Chi Onwurah, Member of Parliament for Newcastle Central.
As the youngest civic leader in the UK, Mayor Bright is now a beacon of representation and hope for young women, immigrants, and aspiring leaders across continents.
— Reported by iNewsAfrica Political Desk
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