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David ole Sankok, a nominated Member of Parliament, contracted polio at a young age, leading to him being physically challenged. He admits it’s harder for people living with disabilities to find love and be loved, let alone getting a spouse, especially when they are poor.
“There is nothing as bad in this world like being poor and disabled and at the same time there is no hope. If you are rich and disabled your money can attract someone. If you are poor but abled, your muscles will attract someone as they know you will labour,” says Mr Sankok, recalling how some women would admire him while he was seated, but shy away after seeing him using crutches.
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