Nyimasata Sanneh-Bojang

Aja Nyimasata Sanneh-Bojang (1941 – 15 July 2015) was a Gambian politician. She was the first woman to be elected to the Gambian National Assembly, when she won the seat of Northern Kombo for the People's Progressive Party. Although she kept the seat in 1987, she was deselected by her party and did not contest the 1992 election.

Quotes

• but on issues of overall benefit to The Gambia. So I am not going to see myself as a representative of the women folk but of The Gambian populace
  • [AllAfrica]Gambia: Nyimasata Sanneh Bojang Speaks; By Pa Malick Faye,retrieved on February 2002
• I felt lonely when I looked back and did not see many women in Parliament, we need more
• I will always give GAMCOTRAP my support and you can count on me. I believe in your mission and objectives and I will always be with you. I believe in the mission because the cause is genuine.
  • A Tribute to the Late Honourable Aja Nyimasata Sanneh-Bojang 1941 – 2015 GAMCOTRAP BOARD MEMBER,By GAMCOTRAP, Retrieved on Aug 18, 2015,