Meet 8 Nigerian-Americans who won legislative seats in US midterm polls
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Meet 8 Nigerian-Americans who won legislative seats in US midterm polls
Eight Nigerian-American politicians have emerged winners in their respective elective posts in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and the District of Columbia (DC) in the ongoing US midterm elections.
In Georgia State, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts.
Similarly, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania State Representative in District 159 while Esther Agbaje was re-elected as Minnesota State Representative in District 59B.
Dr Oye Owolewa was also re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (Shadow Representative) in Washington D.C.
While reacting, president Muhammadu Buhari, who congratulated them on their victory, prayed for their successful tenure in office.
He thanked them for their invaluable support and partnerships, over the years, with groups affiliated with the ideals and objectives of Nigerians in Diaspora associations in the United States.
The president also restated his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad.
According to him, compatriots who succeed in good causes are assets to the nation and the continent, noting that their contributions will always be remembered and celebrated.
