Margaret Ekpo

Margaret Ekpo was a leader in the Aba Women's Tax Riot, a massive protest by Igbo women against colonial taxation and the imposition of warrant chiefs. The protests forced the colonial government to reconsider its policies and marked a turning point in women's political activism in Nigeria.

Margaret Ekpo co-founded the Nigerian Women's Union, an organization that mobilized women across the country to fight for political rights and social justice. The union became a powerful force in the nationalist movement, advocating for women's suffrage and representation.

Margaret Ekpo was elected to the Eastern Region House of Assembly, becoming one of the first women to hold such a position in Nigeria. She used her platform to advocate for women's rights, education, and social welfare policies.

Margaret Ekpo was detained by the Biafran authorities during the Nigerian Civil War for her pro-Nigerian federal stance. She was held for several months before being released, and the experience affected her health and political involvement.