NiDCOM HAILS 14 NIGERIAN-AMERICANS OVER VICTORIES IN US MIDTERM ELECTIONS
Oru Leonard
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated 14 Nigerian-Americans who secured electoral victories in the November 3, 2026, United States midterm elections.
Chairman of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the victories as a demonstration of the increasing contributions and influence of Nigerians in the diaspora in political leadership and public service.
Among the notable winners are Will Jawando, elected Montgomery County Executive in Maryland; Oye Owolewa, who secured another term as an At-Large Member of the DC Council; and Junior Ezeonu, elected to represent District 101 in the Texas House of Representatives.
Other Nigerian-Americans who won electoral positions include Olaleye Onikuyide of Connecticut, Ukeme Jeter of Ohio, Odus Evbagharha of Texas and Carol Kazeem, who retained her seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Georgia also recorded multiple victories for Nigerian-Americans, with Gabe Okoye, Phil Olaleye and Solomon Adesanya winning their respective State House contests. Segun Adeyina equally secured victory in District 110.
In Minnesota, Esther Agbaje was re-elected to the State House, while Justin Onwenu won in Michigan and Janelle Anyanonu secured an electoral victory in New Mexico.
NiDCOM also disclosed that the outcome of the contest involving KC Ohaebosim, a 10-year member of the Kansas State House of Representatives, who is seeking election as Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, was still being awaited.
Dabiri-Erewa commended the Nigerian-American candidates for their commitment to public service and participation in the democratic process, while wishing them successful and impactful tenures in their respective offices.
She noted that their electoral achievements further underscore the growing presence of Nigerians in diaspora communities and their contributions to leadership and governance beyond Nigeria.
(NiDCOM, Media)
