HISTORY MADE IN LONDON HAS A MUSLIM EMERGES A MAYOR OF LONDON FOR THE FIRST TIME

History has been made as the son of a Pakistani-born bus driver has emerged the first Muslim Mayor of London.

The new Mayor, Sadiq Khan was officially declared the first Muslim Mayor of London Friday night after defeating his  rival Zac Goldsmith with a total of 1,310,143 votes against Goldsmith's 994,614.

Khan while commenting on his feat said:

This election was not without controversy and I’m so proud that Londoners have today chosen hope over fear and unity over division. I grew up on a council estate a few miles from here. Back then I never dreamt someone like me could be elected mayor of London.  

I want to say a thank you for making the impossible possible. I have a burning ambition for London. An ambition that will guide me everyday: to give Londoners opportunities not to survive but to thrive, the opportunities to build a better future with a decent and affordable home. More jobs with better pay, not just being safe but feeling safe, cleaner air and a healthier city. Londoners to fulfill their potential. 

I’ve been thinking about my late dad. He was a great dad. I am so proud to say that the city he chose to call home has now chosen one of his children to be mayor.