Ahmed Sani Yerima, governor of Nigeria's Zamfara State, sparked a national controversy by implementing Sharia law--and now he's running for president.  Yet he also has a number of women in his government, including one of his wives.  Click here for a fascinating interview with Hajia Karimatu Ahmed Sani, a physician and official state advisor, in which she discusses Islamic law, the advantage of having four wives in a political campaign and her personal sense of style. 

Here are a couple highlights:

Normally, during any holiday, after the adventure of shopping, I get bored. But in Saudi Arabia, I don’t. When I’ve exhausted my money shopping, I turn to worship.  I spend time doing a lot of that and I enjoy it a lot. I feel fulfilled when I do it.

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I like looking smart but some people may not describe or see me as smart because on top of whatever I wear, I have to put on the hijab. We don’t put it on at home. Just like any other woman, I wear skirts, I wear trousers, I wear wrapper and use my gold, which I like red or white gold and if I’m going out, I cover up completely. We are not supposed to show our adornment. We are not supposed to wear perfume. The men can wear but the ladies cannot when they are going out. But in the home, you can wear anything. You can even wear hot pants for your husband to see and admire. But when you are going out you cover up.

EXTRA:  For more on Karima Ahmed Sani and women's rights in Sharia, check out this extensive article reprinted on peacewomen.org.