Fashion matriarchs: Politics meets style

Behind every successful man is a woman. These women are married to men who are major contenders for the presidential and vice presidential positions in Nigeria. Despite their political affiliations, their styles speak volume

At 58, the First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, might not be an A-list fashionista but since her husband, President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn into office, she has not done badly in the style department. Upping the style ante without fail, her fashion is associated with luxury and bespoke brands sourced from the world's fashion capitals.